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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

A pair from the Scottish Deer Centre, December 2025

David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Got a little thing going on with 6 other photographers and it's getting a launch at Turner House in Penarth on 20th September 2025. There's going to zines, prints and a great opportunity to meet lots of people. Be lovely to see you there! Entry is free.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Some photographs from my on going occasional sometimes project about wandering around beaches every now and then. I might call the project ‘Shoreline’ but maybe not…..

Some elaborate metalwork in silhouette against a plain bright sky.

Two bits of wood - might’ve been something else (didn’t check) - emerging from the sand and water.

A pair of razor shells on the sand. Sometimes referred to as razor clams (I did not know this). The posh name for them is Ensis magnus.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Dabbling with the non urban......Aberavon Beach, October 2023

A across the beach at Aberavon, Port Talbot. Looking from left to right the sky starts clear and as we look across the cloud builds up significantly, darkening as we look right. The sand is firm and it looks like the tide has recently gone out - streaks of water run towards the tide. In the distance, whiter clouds can be seen, a promise of a brighter day lurks within. A solitary figure can be seen walking on the beach, no doubt enjoying the serenity of nature's bounty.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Newport, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (47) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018. If you'd like a copy of 'Yma/Here' there might be 1 copy left in stock here (£17.99 delivered UK) www.workersgallery.co.uk/product-page...

A view down a street in deep winter shadow. Hanging between two buildings hangs a tired looking set of Christmas lights. Sunlight picks out the odd window and shop front.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Bridgend, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (44-46) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018. If you'd like a copy of 'Yma/Here' there might be 1 copy left in stock here (£17.99 delivered UK) - www.workersgallery.co.uk/product-page...

Framed by the outline of a vacant and shuttered shop, there stands a man with a push chair in the right hand side of the frame, looking left towards two people approaching him. One is on a mobility scooter whilst the other walks. They're slightly indistinct due to a low shutter speed which gives the impression that they are moving at speed. The man who they are approaching is stock still, frozen in time.

A dreary view towards what was once the Co-op and subsequently what was once Wilko. A road snakes up the middle of the frame towards said empty shop. A row of cars is picked out by the fact and miserable light. On the right of the frame stands a typically bland block of flats, whilst on the left there is the indoor market, which itself is closed now.

A quiet side street, more flat dreary light and just visible in a door way on the left someone is smoking a cigarette whilst blowing on their phone - maybe an employee from the nearby pub having a break from all the day drinkers.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Bargoed, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (43) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018. If you'd like a copy of 'Yma/Here' there might be 1 copy left in stock here (£17.99 delivered UK) - www.workersgallery.co.uk/product-page...

From an elevated position, looking down into a partially flooded car park. The standing water acts like a mirror and reflects an overcast sky. In the foreground there are metal posts whilst in the background there is an expanse of parked cars and some lampposts.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

It’s ok Marie. I had a coffee table made by a friend of mine.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Maesteg, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (42) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018. If you'd like a copy of 'Yma/Here' there are 3 copies currently in stock here (£17.99 delivered UK) - www.workersgallery.co.uk/product-page...

The viewpoint looks down from an elevated position into deserted street. Terraced houses can be seen to the left of the frame and in the distance what looks like a leisure centre. Running diagonally across the foreground of the image is a fence and stood by the fence is a man walking through the frame from left to right. He has his back to the camera but his mop of white hair is visible. He's wearing a rain coat which is fitting given the damp looking conditions.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I haven't posted any of my own work for 29 days (according to stuff) so here's an example of some of my own work. The Shoot At Llampha - 2012/14

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Peacock! Corsham, England - today. They just wander around the town posing for photographs & very short films. Better than pigeons I guess….or bloody seagulls!

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I'm doing this - would be great to see you there.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Neath, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (41) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

An interior of Neath indoor market. Centrally in the frame is a showroom mannequin without clothes but sporting a wig. In front of it are crates and in the immediate right hand foreground this is a display cabinet full of toy cars (still in their boxes). In the background there is a steel pillar (complete with exposed rivets) and next to that is a man with his back to the camera.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Tiger, Wolf, Dogs & Tigers in the shopping centre, Llanelli, Wales April 2025

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Neath, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (40) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

A black and white photograph showing an older man sat in contemplation inside a bus shelter. Our view is looking through a window towards the interior of the bus shelter. The man is framed within that window. He looks isolated despite there being other people around. The mode is what I'd call somber.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Newport, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (39) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

Between two trees sits a block of concrete with an arrow pointing right sprayed on it. Beyond it there is a deserted factory unit.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Milford Haven, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (38A) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

A general street scene. In the immediate foreground and to the right of the photograph is a flat cap wearing older gentleman with a walking stick. He's resting by a railing having climbed a hill that's just out of shot. In the background and also on the right of the frame is a woman striding across the road, and behind her are some parked cars and a row of houses. On the left hand side of the frame is a shop called Hannah's, which if I remember correctly, is a hairdressers. The sky is moderately cloudy with a chance of rain. It's Wales - there's always a chance of rain.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Ross-on-Wye, England - 'Yma/Here' (37) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

A cardboard cut out of a soldier with a rifle - the kind you'd most likely find at a shooting gallery. Just beyond there's a woman walking away. Maybe they've had an argument?

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

One for the diary. A lovely informal and friendly evening is guaranteed. Also, there's a nice cup of tea/coffee awaiting you. Maybe even biscuits. The Workers - Galleries done different.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Gloucester, England - 'Yma/Here' (34, 35 & 36) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

Slightly angry looking older woman on a mobility scooter coming out of the sun and heading to the left of the photographer. The general scene is that of a wide and mostly empty street with a few trees in the background. The low sun and lack of leaves on said trees suggest it's winter.

Sprayed on a brick wall around the back of a multi-storey car park are the word, 'Mad World' in capital letters. There is a touch of lens flair.

Looking down a darkened passageway we see a little silhouette of a man (Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango) moving away from the camera. A weak light picks out his outline and he casts a long shadow. Having quoted the lyrics of Freddie Mercury and I feel there's not much more I can say about this photograph.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Ludlow, England - 'Yma/Here' (32, 33) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

Looking out towards the street, a man and a woman are framed by two stone pillars which are supporting an archway. Another man walks into frame looking warily towards the photographer.

Looking towards the building in the first photograph we see a selection of people walking in different directions yet, more or less, evenly spaced - like I've just caught the tail end of some flash mob happening.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Tewkesbury/Gloucester - 'Yma/Here' (30, 31) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

The light picks out the end of a building as a car enters the frame. Also pick out in the light are three figures hurrying along the pavement. The lower half of the photograph is deep in shadow. Beyond the horizon there are clouds.

The sun hangs low in the sky, illuminating half the scene with bright winter sun whilst the other half is in shadow. A man enters the frame from the left picked out in silhouette - he is part of a triplet of shadows along with some street signs.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Newport, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (28, 29) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

Looking out of a subway, a man approaches smoking a cigarette. He has the manner of someone who realises that they've been photographed (well, maybe). He is reflected in a dirty puddle that runs down the left hand side of the subway floor. In the background there are rows of flats.

Rested on a bed of dead leaves sits an abandoned set of drawers. The drawers are slotted into the cabinet at odd angles. This may be why it has been unceremoniously dumped. It sits next to the thick trunk of a tree (no doubt responsible for the leaves). There are a few parked cars in the background and the back of building can seen to the right.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Bread & Milk* Port Talbot, February 2025 *might've been paint.

Across a dark pavement is strewn a row of slices of bread

Someone has spilt a white liquid upon the floor - I'm saying it's milk but it could be paint. No taste tests were conducted either way.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Newport, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (27) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Nailsea, England - 'Yma/Here' (25 & 26) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

A dark and partially flooded pedestrian subway poorly illuminated by three light mounted high in the wall on the right. The water is choked with dead leaves. On the opposite wall to the lights incoherent graffiti is picked out in the gloom.

Another cheerful scene - a dark and dingy shopping arcade with a variety of shops and empty units on either side. At the end of the arcade are two arches - framed in the one the right is a distant shopper pulling a wheeled shopping bag. Heading towards the arch on the left is someone on a mobility scooter. Beyond the arcade there is the hope of the open air.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

11 seconds of a gentle sea, Port Talbot, February 2025

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Bristol, England - 'Yma/Here' (22, 23 & 24) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

A view down a service road behind the main shopping street in Newport. Framed by a short tunnel there is the small blurry outline of a ghost like figure.

From an elevated viewpoint at the top of a flight of stairs a Noddy ride can be seen at the bottom. He's looking back directly at the viewer, somewhat forlornly.

A wide concrete staircase is viewed from below. At the top of the stairs is the outline of a figure. Mysteriously, said figure seems to be followed by someone in the shadows.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Pop it in your diary. Come along. Bring your favourite photobook or graphic novel. Will be fun and interesting. See you there. @workersgallery.bsky.social

Poster featuring the following details - Book Champions Book Club. A gathering to discuss photography books and graphic novels at The Workers Gallery in Ynyshir, Porth on 12th February 2025 at 18:45 lasting until 20:45.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

'Rocks are slow life' Port Talbot, January 2025 (disclaimer - it's probably a lump of concrete....)

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Bristol, England - 'Yma/Here' (21) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

Looking down the length of a bench we can see two pigeons sat amongst some empty drinking cartons and other rubbish. In the background there is graffiti daubed on the walls - most of it, ok all of it indecipherable. The pigeons look like they've been caught talking about someone they shouldn't have.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Auschwitz, March 2012 We must never forget. As fewer and fewer survivors are left each year it is more important than ever that days like today are commemorated - 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, 27th January 1945.

A withered and dead tree in a field at Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. The tree is viewed through horizontal lines of barbed wire. The sky is cloudy and in the far background one can just make out the remains of various huts and trees.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Wanted to go down this path but this fella (or lass) was having none of it - Caerphilly, January 2025

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Bristol, England - 'Yma/Here' (20) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

A view towards a motorway flyover which in this case forms part of the M32 that goes from the M4 directly into the heart of Bristol. Above the flyover can be seen a traffic sign detailing various turn off and what lane to be in to be ready for them. On one side of the photograph is a concrete wall with a metal barrier atop of it and on the other is a series of bushes. The sky is cloudy.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Milford Haven, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (19) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

A view down an alleyway, at the end of which is a small light feebly illuminating the gloom. Above, an ominous sky gathers.

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David Mayne (Project Yma/Here) @davidmayne2.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Chepstow, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (18) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

From the top of several steps we can see down towards a subway. Entering the subway is a man with a purposeful stride, no doubt on his way to a very important meeting or rendezvous.

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