Grumble Bee
Bio
Grown in the British Isles, exploring beyond.
Photographer // Journalist // Linguist // Environmentalist
Stories (12/0)
Capturing A Moment - The Power And The Peril Of Mobile Phone Photography
I started taking photographs to help me remember moments and to share them with people who weren't there to experience something with me. This, along with my fear of forgetting, drove me to visually document my everyday life as well as my epic adventures.
By Grumble Bee4 years ago in Photography
Your First Aid Kit Needs An Update - How To Survive Your Period In The Wilderness
DISCLAIMER: YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE FEMALE TO FIND THIS ARTICLE USEFUL OR INTERESTING. IT'S IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO DEAL WITH PERIODS FOR SUPPORT AND EDUCATIVE REASONS.
By Grumble Bee4 years ago in Wander
Travel Burnout and How To Deal With Homesickness During Long-Term Travel
All photos featured in this story have been taken on my many travels during 2019 It’s been the experience of a lifetime. Visiting family in Japan for the New Year, exploring the Isle of Skye, moving between London and the Peak District, living in Russia and traveling through the winter months. Now, I’m about to leave on a six month placement in the Swiss Alps - and I don’t want to go.
By Grumble Bee4 years ago in Wander
Indonesia's Technicolour Dream Town Holds the Secret of Happiness
I want you to think about the space you live in. In your mind, picture your bedroom—the different textures, shapes, and colours. Is the floor carpeted, keeping your toes cosy, or do the cool wooden floorboards creek as you traverse the room? Maybe there are clothes strewn all over the floor, and you fall over them every time you drag your tired feet towards your bed.
By Grumble Bee5 years ago in Wander
Think Pink - Kodak Aerochrome Film Reimagined for the Digital Age
Think Pink - Kodak Aerochrome Film Reimagined For The Digital Age Before digital photography's complete upheaval of the photography industry, Kodak's Aerochrome was a popular infrared film that produced a distinctive pink where there should have been green. The particular effect created by this film transforms a traditional landscape shot into a magenta and crimson wonderland.
By Grumble Bee5 years ago in Photography
- Top Story - September 2019
Qolşärif - Inside Russia's Largest MosqueTop Story - September 2019
Known as the third capital of Russia, Kazan is the capital city of the Tatarstan Republic. There are equal numbers of Muslims as there are Orthodox Christians in the city of 1.2 million people, nestled on the banks of the Volga River, located some 800 kilometers east Moscow.
By Grumble Bee5 years ago in Wander
You Don't Own Anything in the Digital Age - And Why You Need to Print Your Photos
In the age of streaming and downloading, here's why you need to own physical copies of your memories. We don't own anything anymore. From phone contracts that you pay for monthly, the battery leased in Tesla cars, rented apartments, to the digital data points kept on us by tech companies. We don't buy music or films anymore, we pay monthly to stream through Spotify or Netflix.
By Grumble Bee5 years ago in 01
- Top Story - August 2019
I Lost All of My Cameras on the Flight to Japan—So I Shot These on My PhoneTop Story - August 2019
Last winter, I lost all my cameras on a messed up flight to Tokyo. Consequently, I had to shoot the entire trip on my phone, and it turned out much better than I'd expected.
By Grumble Bee5 years ago in Photography
- Top Story - August 2019
What to Do When You Can't ShootTop Story - August 2019
I'm an almost professional photographer. I've done commercial work for outdoor brands and specialise in adventure, travel, and climbing photography. I started an online publication called Nether—go check it out if you like the wilderness and cool articles.
By Grumble Bee5 years ago in Photography
Why I Couldn't Avoid This Iconic Place
On arrival in Tokyo's Narita airport, one of the first things you'll see are the huge posters of the the iconic image of Itsukushima Shrine plastered on the walls. The 55 foot tall Otorii gate is listed as one of the World Unesco Heritage Sites, is one of the most popular tourist stops in Hiroshima, Japan's eleventh largest city. This is one of the most photographed landmarks in the country, with millions of visitors, both domestic and international coming to walk among the dozens of buildings, that make up the traditional Japanese Shinto Temple.
By Grumble Bee5 years ago in Wander
- Top Story - July 2019
Geotagging Crisis - Keeping the Wilderness WildTop Story - July 2019
This photo may look wild and remote. But the truth is that we shared a path with hundreds, maybe even thousands of people with selfie sticks, hiking up the steep path to the iconic Storr. The road below was lined with the cars of these eager visitors, causing traffic jams.
By Grumble Bee5 years ago in Wander