David Pratt
@foreigncorr1.bsky.social
Journalist, photographer, broadcaster, painter. Contributing Foreign Editor @heraldscotland @ScotNational Contributor @BBCScotland @BBCWorld - www.davidpratt.co.uk - views own
This is what the press should be…👍
February 6, 2026 at 10:39 PM
This is what the press should be…👍
Love Bennie Green, love this👇
February 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Love Bennie Green, love this👇
The presidential office of the US hits a new low with that Obama video. To all my many American friends the answer to this abomination of a president lies in your hands. The time for simply laughing at Trump is over- the threat he poses to us all is far too great. Pic: Reuters
February 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The presidential office of the US hits a new low with that Obama video. To all my many American friends the answer to this abomination of a president lies in your hands. The time for simply laughing at Trump is over- the threat he poses to us all is far too great. Pic: Reuters
The connections between Epstein and the Kremlin just keep coming - How could Starmer fail to see the security threat that Mandelson posed because of his links with Epstein?
February 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
The connections between Epstein and the Kremlin just keep coming - How could Starmer fail to see the security threat that Mandelson posed because of his links with Epstein?
Check out why a political pamphlet first published in 1919 by the Scottish Marxist and revolutionary John Maclean has an eerie resonance in today’s global geopolitical madness- my column in Thursday’s @ScotNational 👇
January 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Check out why a political pamphlet first published in 1919 by the Scottish Marxist and revolutionary John Maclean has an eerie resonance in today’s global geopolitical madness- my column in Thursday’s @ScotNational 👇
Thursday’s column makes the case that the coming ‘war‘ with America over NATO is a direct result of Trump’s imperial posturing- check it out.👇
January 14, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Thursday’s column makes the case that the coming ‘war‘ with America over NATO is a direct result of Trump’s imperial posturing- check it out.👇
Saddened to hear this. Did a bit of work with Searchlight back in the day. Gerry was one of the good guys.
January 13, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Saddened to hear this. Did a bit of work with Searchlight back in the day. Gerry was one of the good guys.
The 'dog tags' (ID tags) of fallen Ukrainian soldiers at a memorial site. One off many images taken as part of a recent assignment in Mykolaiv Ukraine. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The 'dog tags' (ID tags) of fallen Ukrainian soldiers at a memorial site. One off many images taken as part of a recent assignment in Mykolaiv Ukraine. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
Monument to a past war and the detritus of today's. One of many images taken during a recent assignment in Mykolaiv - Ukraine.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Monument to a past war and the detritus of today's. One of many images taken during a recent assignment in Mykolaiv - Ukraine.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
People wait to fill up with fresh water supplies. One of many images taken during a recent assignment in Mykolaiv - Ukraine.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 PM
People wait to fill up with fresh water supplies. One of many images taken during a recent assignment in Mykolaiv - Ukraine.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
Taken during a very recent return to Ukraine just before Xmas. Former concert orchestra musician now busker. Mykolaiv - Ukraine.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Taken during a very recent return to Ukraine just before Xmas. Former concert orchestra musician now busker. Mykolaiv - Ukraine.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
Ukrainian youth group perform as part of a ceremony for civilian volunteers being awarded medals for service during the war. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Ukrainian youth group perform as part of a ceremony for civilian volunteers being awarded medals for service during the war. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
One of many images taken during a recent assignment in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
One of many images taken during a recent assignment in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
Vitaliy Kim, head of the military administration, outside the destroyed regional HQ in Mykolaiv where he narrowly escaped being one of the victims of a Russian missile attack near the start of the war.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Vitaliy Kim, head of the military administration, outside the destroyed regional HQ in Mykolaiv where he narrowly escaped being one of the victims of a Russian missile attack near the start of the war.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
One of many images taken during a recent assignment in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
One of many images taken during a recent assignment in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
Woman civilian volunteer holding medal awarded to her family for services during the war. One of many images taken during a recent assignment in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Woman civilian volunteer holding medal awarded to her family for services during the war. One of many images taken during a recent assignment in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
Destroyed Russian military vehicles laid out for display. One of many images taken during a recent assignment in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Destroyed Russian military vehicles laid out for display. One of many images taken during a recent assignment in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: davidpratt.co.uk
A Ukrainian family at a war memorial to fallen loved ones. Mykolaiv - Ukraine.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: www.davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: www.davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM
A Ukrainian family at a war memorial to fallen loved ones. Mykolaiv - Ukraine.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: www.davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: www.davidpratt.co.uk
A memorial site for those fallen in the war in Mykolaiv Ukraine. One of many images taken during a very recent return to Ukraine just before Xmas.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: www.davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: www.davidpratt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM
A memorial site for those fallen in the war in Mykolaiv Ukraine. One of many images taken during a very recent return to Ukraine just before Xmas.
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: www.davidpratt.co.uk
You can see more of my war, documentary and fine art photography at: www.davidpratt.co.uk
It must be asked. When oh when, will the American people make their voices heard over the damage this president is doing both home and abroad? Why are those Americans that fought so courageously against fascism in the past so willing to squander that brave legacy? Pic: Reuters
January 7, 2026 at 10:17 PM
It must be asked. When oh when, will the American people make their voices heard over the damage this president is doing both home and abroad? Why are those Americans that fought so courageously against fascism in the past so willing to squander that brave legacy? Pic: Reuters
A merry and peaceful Xmas wherever you are.
December 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A merry and peaceful Xmas wherever you are.
It always frustrates me how our media here pre focused on the obvious international stories, take their eye off the ball as to the crucial detail and nuance … until it’s headline. The message is simple, pay attention to informed analysis and keep people informed. Pic: Reuters.
December 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It always frustrates me how our media here pre focused on the obvious international stories, take their eye off the ball as to the crucial detail and nuance … until it’s headline. The message is simple, pay attention to informed analysis and keep people informed. Pic: Reuters.
And so the long journey home begins…leaving behind an uncertain Xmas in Ukraine. May it be a peaceful one but sadly I doubt it.
December 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
And so the long journey home begins…leaving behind an uncertain Xmas in Ukraine. May it be a peaceful one but sadly I doubt it.
34 years ago the Croatian town of Vukovar fell to JNA and Serb forces. At the time, it was the fiercest battle seen in Europe since 1945. As one of a handful of photographers inside during the 87 day siege my images are currently part of the “Vukovar 91” exhibition in the town.
November 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
34 years ago the Croatian town of Vukovar fell to JNA and Serb forces. At the time, it was the fiercest battle seen in Europe since 1945. As one of a handful of photographers inside during the 87 day siege my images are currently part of the “Vukovar 91” exhibition in the town.
34 years ago the Croatian town of Vukovar fell to JNA and Serb forces. At the time, it was the fiercest battle seen in Europe since 1945. As one of a handful of photographers inside during the 87 day siege my images are currently part of the “Vukovar 91” exhibition in the town.
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
34 years ago the Croatian town of Vukovar fell to JNA and Serb forces. At the time, it was the fiercest battle seen in Europe since 1945. As one of a handful of photographers inside during the 87 day siege my images are currently part of the “Vukovar 91” exhibition in the town.