Bertrom.
@bertrom.bsky.social
In a past life, I was a film teacher, photographer, theatre director and film editor. Now a psychogeographer and Jungian explorer searching for my Anima, and some purpose.
Pinned
The view from my bed this morning, seen through the window.
It certainly made me positive that today would be a better day.
It certainly made me positive that today would be a better day.
January 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The view from my bed this morning, seen through the window.
It certainly made me positive that today would be a better day.
It certainly made me positive that today would be a better day.
Janet Delaney.
Red Eye To New York.
1980s.
Having photographed San Francisco from 1978 to 1986, Janet seized the opportunity to travel to New York, “my plane fare was covered because I was a courier for DHL packages at the time.”
Red Eye To New York.
1980s.
Having photographed San Francisco from 1978 to 1986, Janet seized the opportunity to travel to New York, “my plane fare was covered because I was a courier for DHL packages at the time.”
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Janet Delaney.
Red Eye To New York.
1980s.
Having photographed San Francisco from 1978 to 1986, Janet seized the opportunity to travel to New York, “my plane fare was covered because I was a courier for DHL packages at the time.”
Red Eye To New York.
1980s.
Having photographed San Francisco from 1978 to 1986, Janet seized the opportunity to travel to New York, “my plane fare was covered because I was a courier for DHL packages at the time.”
Zanele Muholi.
South African.
In 2006 Muholi began work on ‘Faces and Phases’ the “Faces” being the subjects, and “Phases”, the different phases of the subjects identity construction.
South African.
In 2006 Muholi began work on ‘Faces and Phases’ the “Faces” being the subjects, and “Phases”, the different phases of the subjects identity construction.
January 14, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Zanele Muholi.
South African.
In 2006 Muholi began work on ‘Faces and Phases’ the “Faces” being the subjects, and “Phases”, the different phases of the subjects identity construction.
South African.
In 2006 Muholi began work on ‘Faces and Phases’ the “Faces” being the subjects, and “Phases”, the different phases of the subjects identity construction.
A brilliant, eclectic list.
I’ve read many of them and it was uplifting to remember that they are still out there waiting to be read and reread.
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I’ve read many of them and it was uplifting to remember that they are still out there waiting to be read and reread.
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50 Books From The Past 50 Years Everyone Should Read At Least Once — Southern Living
Fifty contemporary classics everyone should read at least once—only 50? There are hundreds we could include, and if we did, this list would go on and on.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A brilliant, eclectic list.
I’ve read many of them and it was uplifting to remember that they are still out there waiting to be read and reread.
apple.news/AShl0WAifQWS...
I’ve read many of them and it was uplifting to remember that they are still out there waiting to be read and reread.
apple.news/AShl0WAifQWS...
Kartikeya Manan.
Patience. A man hangs on to an open window in search of some respite from the midsummer heat of an overcrowded bus. This photograph comes from a project that explores the daily commute of public transport users in New Delhi.
Patience. A man hangs on to an open window in search of some respite from the midsummer heat of an overcrowded bus. This photograph comes from a project that explores the daily commute of public transport users in New Delhi.
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Kartikeya Manan.
Patience. A man hangs on to an open window in search of some respite from the midsummer heat of an overcrowded bus. This photograph comes from a project that explores the daily commute of public transport users in New Delhi.
Patience. A man hangs on to an open window in search of some respite from the midsummer heat of an overcrowded bus. This photograph comes from a project that explores the daily commute of public transport users in New Delhi.
We need to talk about Eric.
On second thoughts, maybe we don’t.
On second thoughts, maybe we don’t.
January 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM
We need to talk about Eric.
On second thoughts, maybe we don’t.
On second thoughts, maybe we don’t.
Mabel Dwight.
The Brothers - Monkey House.
1928.
The Brothers - Monkey House.
1928.
January 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Mabel Dwight.
The Brothers - Monkey House.
1928.
The Brothers - Monkey House.
1928.
“As well as writing, directing and scoring the film, Wheatley also made all the models used in the lo-fi special effects, and even hand-drew the credits sequence.”
Always been a fan of his work.
Always been a fan of his work.
‘It’s more productive than doomscrolling’: film-maker Ben Wheatley on his secret life as musician Dave Welder — The Guardian
While playing with nine-figure Hollywood budgets, the Kill List and Meg 2 director has become a prolific music producer. Next up is his experimental film, Bulk
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January 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
“As well as writing, directing and scoring the film, Wheatley also made all the models used in the lo-fi special effects, and even hand-drew the credits sequence.”
Always been a fan of his work.
Always been a fan of his work.
At last an honest perceptive review .
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Ignore the awards – Hamnet is artificial and manipulative Shakespeare fan fiction — The Independent
It is poised to sweep Oscar season, but Chloé Zhao’s tale of Shakespearean grief – starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal – is less a masterpiece than a blunt spade designed to whack you over the hea...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:52 AM
At last an honest perceptive review .
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WOMAD.
Back in the day.
A wonderful part of my life.
Back in the day.
A wonderful part of my life.
January 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
WOMAD.
Back in the day.
A wonderful part of my life.
Back in the day.
A wonderful part of my life.
Siân Davey’s photographs of her teenage stepdaughter, Martha, were taken over three years, as she negotiated the change from child to young woman.
‘And there she was, a young woman, looking right back at me, facing me, facing the world…’
‘And there she was, a young woman, looking right back at me, facing me, facing the world…’
January 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Siân Davey’s photographs of her teenage stepdaughter, Martha, were taken over three years, as she negotiated the change from child to young woman.
‘And there she was, a young woman, looking right back at me, facing me, facing the world…’
‘And there she was, a young woman, looking right back at me, facing me, facing the world…’
Heinrich Kühn.
Edeltrude-Walter-Hans.
Tyrol,
1907.
Edeltrude-Walter-Hans.
Tyrol,
1907.
January 11, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Heinrich Kühn.
Edeltrude-Walter-Hans.
Tyrol,
1907.
Edeltrude-Walter-Hans.
Tyrol,
1907.
W.B. Yeats.
The Second Coming.
The Second Coming is imbued with the poet's observation and understanding of a chaotic and destabilised world.
The Second Coming.
The Second Coming is imbued with the poet's observation and understanding of a chaotic and destabilised world.
January 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
W.B. Yeats.
The Second Coming.
The Second Coming is imbued with the poet's observation and understanding of a chaotic and destabilised world.
The Second Coming.
The Second Coming is imbued with the poet's observation and understanding of a chaotic and destabilised world.
Ferdinand Keller.
1842–1922.
Romantic scene.
This is far more than simply ‘A Romantic Scene’.
1842–1922.
Romantic scene.
This is far more than simply ‘A Romantic Scene’.
January 11, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Ferdinand Keller.
1842–1922.
Romantic scene.
This is far more than simply ‘A Romantic Scene’.
1842–1922.
Romantic scene.
This is far more than simply ‘A Romantic Scene’.
Reposted by Bertrom.
Pterry knew what's what.
January 5, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Pterry knew what's what.
I’m reminded of ‘Restrepo’ the
Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger film.
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Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger film.
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Back to the front: Ukrainian troops return to the battlefield – photo essay — The Guardian
Photojournalist Julia Kochetova and reporter Dan Sabbagh stayed with Da Vinci Wolves battalion as infantry and drone pilots rotated from Ukraine’s eastern frontline
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January 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM
I’m reminded of ‘Restrepo’ the
Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger film.
apple.news/Am16GB_JnRpC...
Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger film.
apple.news/Am16GB_JnRpC...
Brilliant Chris Riddell cover for the Observer today.
January 11, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Brilliant Chris Riddell cover for the Observer today.
“The NSS declares a new “Trump corollary” to the doctrine, marking a return to colonial appetites, and the president’s focus on natural resources. It states no outside power has the right to “own or control strategically vital assets.”
Trump’s territorial ambition: new imperialism or a case of the emperor’s new clothes? — The Guardian
Trump’s attack on Venezuela suggests expansionism is under way but some argue it is simply standard US foreign policy stripped of hypocrisy
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January 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM
“The NSS declares a new “Trump corollary” to the doctrine, marking a return to colonial appetites, and the president’s focus on natural resources. It states no outside power has the right to “own or control strategically vital assets.”
Georgia O’Keeffe.
New York Street with Moon.
1925.
New York Street with Moon.
1925.
January 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Georgia O’Keeffe.
New York Street with Moon.
1925.
New York Street with Moon.
1925.
Benny Andrews.
Revival Meeting.
1994.
Revival Meeting.
1994.
January 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Benny Andrews.
Revival Meeting.
1994.
Revival Meeting.
1994.
Homer Sykes.
‘That’s how I always work. I watch, I wait … and hopefully I see one of these magic moments. If you’re patient then something will usually happen. It’s all about being prepared and seeing clearly.’
‘That’s how I always work. I watch, I wait … and hopefully I see one of these magic moments. If you’re patient then something will usually happen. It’s all about being prepared and seeing clearly.’
January 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Homer Sykes.
‘That’s how I always work. I watch, I wait … and hopefully I see one of these magic moments. If you’re patient then something will usually happen. It’s all about being prepared and seeing clearly.’
‘That’s how I always work. I watch, I wait … and hopefully I see one of these magic moments. If you’re patient then something will usually happen. It’s all about being prepared and seeing clearly.’
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Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
~ Langston Hughes
Andrea Kowch
Thaw (2024)
acrylic on canvas
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
~ Langston Hughes
Andrea Kowch
Thaw (2024)
acrylic on canvas
January 6, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
~ Langston Hughes
Andrea Kowch
Thaw (2024)
acrylic on canvas
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
~ Langston Hughes
Andrea Kowch
Thaw (2024)
acrylic on canvas
Our last holiday before the pandemic.
Venice.
Canal Grande.
Venice.
Canal Grande.
January 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Our last holiday before the pandemic.
Venice.
Canal Grande.
Venice.
Canal Grande.