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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 02/10/2026

New exhibition of my work opens this weekend at Mayer Hall in Bebington, Wirral. It's upstairs as it contains nudity. Launch night is Friday from 7pm. Paid event featuring poetry, art, and music. Tickets www.seetickets.com/event/unta.... On until 11th October so hop to it. #photography

A promotional poster for a photography exhibition titled "Nature Doesn’t Judge" by Pete Carr, taking place from October 3 to October 11 at Mayer Hall in Bebington. The design features blurred imagery, emphasizing a connection with nature, and includes the address "471 Routescic" for attendees.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 02/10/2026

Launch night is Friday from 7pm. It's a paid ticketed event featuring poetry, art, and music. Tickets available from www.seetickets.com/event/unta.... The exhibition is on until 11th October so hop to it. #photography

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 26/09/2026

Looking forward to autumnal dips and making new photos of familiar views. #FujiXT1 #OutdoorSwimming #openwaterswimming #photography

From a low angle in the sea, there is a fort on the shore. It’s sunrise.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 18/09/2026

Recently on my neuroqueer newsletter, why disabled people sometimes need the technology everyone else fears. Thoughts on the new #AppleWatch. "When accessibility looks like surveillance." Read and subscribe: pete.news/hellocomputer/when-...

The image features a blurred background of rippling water. Overlaying it is a dark rectangular box with white text that reads, "When accessibility looks like surveillance: Why disabled people sometimes need the technology everyone else fears." The overall design has a modern, minimalist aesthetic, emphasizing the contrast between the serene water and the thought-provoking message about technology and accessibility.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 17/09/2026

Recently on my neuroqueer newsletter, I've thinking about how AI could be a bridge between #autistic me and the rest of the world. "How AI is becoming the ultimate assistive tool for navigating a neurotypical world." Read and subscribe: pete.news/hellocomputer/ai-au...

A photo of a green pedestrian walkway lined with trees and urban elements below an arching overpass, overlayed with the text "AI – AUTISTIC INTERMEDIARY" and a subtitle discussing how AI can assist individuals in navigating a neurotypical world.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 09/09/2026

Apple Watch features for the #deaf folk are a good idea, but I can't see them working in practice. I've tried using iOS Live Transcribe and Hearing Buddy in spaces and they're bad. I'm moderately deaf so I can just about get by, but if I relied on these features I wouldn't know wtf was going on.

Screenshot text says “I'm pretty in schools.
Probably someone just said, I am pretty in schools.
1:04 pm
Maybe it's the middle of the, I'm not sure, no shade in life around the world, so.
I'll give it up, Danny, if you want.
I hope his friends won't be too friendly. to spend that.
We'll be staying there for last minute, you know, once an hour.
That's probably…..
first.”

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 31/08/2026

Recently on HelloComputer I've written about having my first #autistic meltdown while trying to save jellyfish from selfish people. "I tried to do something good and it didn't work." Read and subscribe: pete.news/hellocomputer/my-fi...

At dusk, boats sit in a harbour. The town lights are on and a monument is illuminated.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 17/08/2026

This week on my neuroqueer newsletter HelloComputer, some nice portraits from #WirralPride. A throughly enjoyable afternoon in New Brighton. Read and subscribe: pete.news/hellocomputer/wirra...

A joyful woman wearing colorful, rainbow sunglasses smiles warmly at the camera during Wirral Pride 2026, surrounded by a lively crowd enjoying the festivities. The scene is filled with sunlight, laughter, and a sense of community pride.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 03/08/2026

This week on HelloComputer I've been worrying about what happens when being #deaf means the only voice I hear is my own depression telling me I'm worthless? Read and subscribe: pete.news/hellocomputer/the-o...

A calm coastal landscape featuring a distant white house on land surrounded by water and grassy foreground. The image is accompanied by a bold title stating “The Only Voice I Can Hear,” suggesting themes of isolation and personal reflection, particularly regarding hearing loss and inner thoughts.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 26/07/2026

This week on my neuroqueer newsletter, HelloComputer. A photoessay of portraits from the 2026 Liverpool Pride. #photography Read and subscribe: pete.news/hellocomputer/liver...

Two people in rainbow sparkly tops hold up their dog.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 05/07/2026

This week on HelloComputer I've written about the #deaf experience of losing hearing and connection with the world. "Fading Out - My hearing is going, and so, it turns out, is my connection to everyone I love" Read and subscribe: pete.news/hellocomputer/fadin...

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 03/07/2026

Happy to announce that one of my #skinnydip photos from the North East Skinny Dip is going to be featured at Fujifilm's House of Photography in London later this month. Glad to see people supporting this work. Shot on a #FujiXT1 in a sandwich bag. #photography

4x4 grid of images. 3 are photos of people skinny dipping. The 4th is a graphic that says “Fujifilm House of Photography. Photo competition 2026. You’ve been shortlisted.”

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 29/06/2026

This week on my #neuroqueer newsletter. Thoughts on the recent C4 show, Tip Toe. “I Tip Toe, But Should I? - Russell T Davies's new drama asks a question I've been asking myself.” Read and subscribe: pete.news/hellocompute...

A small building sits on a round island disconnected from the world. Text below says “I Tip Toe, But Should I? - Russell T Davies's new drama asks a question I've been asking myself.”

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 05/06/2026

Some photos from a recent trip to #Berlin. #Photography

Sunset over Berlin. The central train station sits in the middle.

A small boat sails down a river in Berlin. Behind there is a large train station.

A yellow and red Berlin train goes over a bridge across a river on a sunny day.

At dusk a yellow Berlin train goes across a stunning bridge with two pointy turrets on.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 22/04/2026

Wild. The Mersey Ferry sailing to The Narrows in the new DCU Clayface film.

The Mersey Ferry sailing towards an industrial looking site with a landing stage that says “The Narrows” on. A bridge is in the distance.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 05/04/2026

Great fun playing in the waves on the south coast. Fresh, but not too cold. #ColdWaterDipping #OpenWaterSwimming

A male bodied person in bikini briefs holds up their hands while standing in the sea

A male bodied person has a shocked expression on them while in the sea

A male bodied person splashes around in the sea on a sunny day

A person is enveloped by a big wave on a sunny day

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 09/03/2026

There are times when Dazzcam works for me, but mostly not. The search for a simple camera app that makes me happy continues. #Photography

A single building in a dockyard across the river is lit by the sun.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 05/03/2026

Gorgeous mornings this week. Enjoyed dipping at sunrise. #coldwaterdipping #photography #newbrighton

A group of people chatting in a car park as the sun comes up behind them.

A single man swims skins in a marine lake at sunrise.

A single man swims in a marine lake at sunrise.

The sun just starts coming up behind buildings across the River Mersey at low tide.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 07/02/2026

I was so happy to see this. Not a kilt. A skirt. And why wouldn’t someone from a vastly different culture to ours wear one? #StarTrek

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 21/01/2026

So lucky to see the #aurora at home again. I'll never get bored of this. #photography

Green and purple aurora over a lighthouse. The tide is in.

Green and purple aurora over Liverpool bay. There are stars and clouds in the sky.

Green and purple aurora over a lighthouse. The tide is coming in.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year. Back in 2020 we started the year in The Hague, where they happily set fireworks off from park benches while drinking fizz. It was a wild night. #Photography

A purple firework being set off from a park bench.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 22/12/2025

How was 2025? Challenging but I'm still going. #photography blog.petecarr.net/how-was-2025/

The sunrise glows behind the top of the Liver Building.

A domed light installation shines pink and blue on the Liverpool waterfront

People doing Qi Gong on a beach at night appear to be worshiping falling stars. It’s a firework.

Artist Jim Moir leans into the lens inside the Lady Lever Art Gallery.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 12/11/2025

Content warning:Nudity --------------------------------------------------------------- The North East Skinny Dip. At 7am over 1,200 people throw off their clothes and run naked into the North Sea. A freeing experience helping raise money for the charity MIND. #Photography #NESD #SkinnyDip #BodyPos

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 12/11/2025

The North East Skinny Dip. At 7am over 1,200 people throw off their clothes and run naked into the North Sea. A freeing experience helping raise money for the charity MIND. #Photography #NESD #SkinnyDip #BodyPositivity

Blurred image of people participating in a skinny dip event in the water.

Two people run into the sea at a beach during the North East Skinny Dip event, silhouetted against the bright sunlight.

A person walks into the sea, viewed from behind, with seaweed in the foreground and a cloudy sky above.

People participating in the North East Skinny Dip event, standing in the sea.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 26/10/2025

"Dolgarrog" - Little wander around Dolgarrog. Looking forward to the day I can do big hikes again so I can explore places like this. #Photography #Dolgarrog #FujiXT1 #NorthWales #Landscapes

A weathered wooden sculpture stands prominently against a backdrop of misty hills and trees. The sculpture features intricate carvings resembling natural forms, with pointed elements reaching upwards. Surrounding it are various shades of green and brown foliage, indicative of autumn, while a gloomy sky adds a dramatic atmosphere to the scene.

A serene landscape depicts a body of water with a long, narrow structure extending across it, possibly a dam or bridge. Surrounding the water are trees with autumn foliage, and in the background, rolling hills are shrouded in a light mist, creating a tranquil and natural atmosphere.

A serene landscape featuring two long, black pipes running parallel along a grassy path, surrounded by dense greenery and trees displaying autumn colors. The atmosphere is misty, creating a tranquil, almost ethereal feeling in the natural setting.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 13/10/2025

#Zanzibar gig back in 2006. Can't remember who unfortunately but it's a place I enjoyed learning how to photograph gigs 20 years ago. Shame to see its closing.

A band plays a gig on stage. The lighting is electric and energetic as the guitarist plays the guitar, while the lead singer dances about.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 13/10/2025

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "I got naked in front of nearly 1294 people and ran into the North Sea. How was it?" Read and sign up: pete.news/hellocompute... #HelloComputer #SkinnyDipping #NESD #MentalHealth

2 people run out into the sea with nothing on

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 13/10/2025

North East Skinny Dip 2025 - Over 1,200 people, me included, stripped off and ran into the North Sea to raise money for Mind, the mental health charity. #photography #fuji_xt1 #nesd #nudity #skinny_dipping

A group of people running into water, creating a motion blur effect.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 06/10/2025

Northern Eye 2025 Notes - Thoughts on Northern Eye 25. I gave a talk, saw lots of work and listened to inspiring photographers. #photography #colwynbay #northerneye #talk

Man presenting ocean swimmers on a large screen, holding a microphone, wearing a blue hoodie.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 02/10/2025

I'm giving a short talk at @orielcolwyn.bsky.social on Saturday on my #neuroqueer swimming project. Get a ticket and come along. The lineup is exceptional. Parr. Carr. Others. #photography #autism #ColdWaterDipping #OpenWaterSwimming

A group of women joyfully splashes in the water during a chilly outing, wearing swimwear and festive hats. The scene captures their laughter and excitement as they playfully interact with the ocean waves, with a picturesque sunset and shoreline in the background.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 26/09/2025

QM2 in Liverpool from a drone - The Cunard's QM2 docked against the Liverpool skyline as the sun comes up. I used to need a helicopter for this work, now a tiny drone can do it. #photography #cunard #drone #liverpool #qm2 #sunrise

Aerial view of the Cunard cruise liner Queen Mary 2 docked in Liverpool, illuminated at dusk.

Aerial view of the Cunard cruise liner Queen Mary 2 docked in Liverpool, England, with the city skyline in the background at sunrise.

Aerial view of the Cunard cruise liner Queen Mary 2 docked in Liverpool at sunrise, with the city skyline in the background.

Aerial view of the Cunard cruise liner Queen Mary 2 docked in Liverpool, England, at sunrise.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 25/09/2025

QM2 in Liverpool with fireworks - Titanium Fireworks lit up the skyline of Liverpool for Cunard's 185th birthday celebration while the Queen Mary 2 cruise liner headed off on another adventure. #photography

The Cunard cruise liner QM2 sails from Liverpool, with the city skyline illuminated at night.

Night view of Liverpool waterfront featuring the Cunard cruise liner QM2

The Cunard cruise liner QM2 sails away from Liverpool at night, with fireworks in the sky and illuminated buildings along the waterfront.

Night view of the Cunard cruise liner QM2 leaving Liverpool, with fireworks and city skyline in the background.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 25/09/2025

Queen Mary 2’s first Liverpool visit - Cruise liner Queen Mary 2's first visit to Liverpool in 2009 was epic. I photographed the event from a helicopter. #photography

An aerial view of the Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 on the River Mersey, with the Liverpool skyline in the background.

Aerial view of the Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 arriving in Liverpool, England, with tugboats assisting and a ferry boat in the foreground.

Aerial view of the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship docked in Liverpool, with surrounding buildings and cityscape.

Aerial view of Liverpool waterfront with the Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise liner on its inaugural visit.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 23/09/2025

Lovely start to autumn. Low tide and the Mersey Pilot boat is just heading out. #Photography #Drone

Aerial view of the River Mersey at sunrise, with Liverpool skyline in the distance, a pilot boat, and sandy beach.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 22/09/2025

"Autumn equinox" - A little wander this morning. I overslept so missed the usual dip but the walk still did me good. #Photography #Equinox #IPhone16Pro #NewBrighton #VisualDiary

A close-up view of green leaves cascading from the branches of a tree, set against a bright blue sky with sunlight shining through, creating a warm, glowing effect at the bottom of the image. The leaves appear lush and vibrant, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene.

A blue car is parked on the street next to a house with a white facade. The entrance features a small pathway and an iron gate, while trees with green and orange foliage frame the scene, indicating the change of seasons. Bright sunlight casts shadows on the ground, enhancing the warm colors of the surroundings.

A blurred landscape image featuring soft, wispy clouds in a blue sky above rolling hills and greenery, creating an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere. The scene appears slightly obscured, lending a sense of mystery and tranquility.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 16/09/2025

"September swim" - First dip this month. Fresh but not cold. Epic waves. Good fun. Looking forward to the dawn mornings later in the year. Going to be ace. Do wish I had a decent waterproof case for my camera. Currently using luck. They’re so expensive, but you get fascinating photos. These are iP

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 02/09/2025

Tall Ships in Liverpool – 2018 - In 2018, I was commissioned to photograph the Tall Ships during their visit to Liverpool. #photography #commission #liverpool #river_mersey #tall_ships

A parade with musicians, flags, and a horse-drawn carriage in front of the Museum of Liverpool.

Tall ships sailing on the Mersey River in Liverpool, England, on a sunny day.

A tall ship sailing on the River Mersey in Liverpool, with the Liver Building and other buildings in the background.

A tugboat sprays water into the air in front of a cityscape with wind turbines in the background.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 30/08/2025

Content warning:Topless women wearing nipple tassels. --------------------------------------------------------------- Glorified in the garden by Glorified Cabaret - The people from Glorified Cabaret put on a fantasticly fun, wild and empowering evening of cabaret at Future Yard in Birkenhead. #ph

A fat positive cabaret performance at Future Yard in Birkenhead, with a woman in a bikini and a checked skirt, spitting water while other people are cheering.

A person with a large head of hair and a bedazzled bra sings into a microphone on a stage.

A fat positive performer in a yellow and blue lingerie set, with red hair and tattoos, poses on a stage at Future Yard in Birkenhead.

A fat positive cabaret performer on stage at Future Yard in Birkenhead, Merseyside. She is wearing a red bikini and pulling down the straps of her top.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 29/08/2025

Walk of Remembrance – SRD 2025 - Featuring talks, reflection and live music, the Walk of Remembrance takes people around Liverpool city centre via points tied to the slave trade. #photography #liverpool #slaveryremembranceday

People marching in a protest for equality and against slavery, holding signs with messages and slogans. The march is taking place in Liverpool, UK.

People marching in a parade, with some playing drums and wearing colorful clothing.

People marching in a street in Liverpool during Slavery Remembrance Day. The marchers are carrying signs and banners.

People marching in a Slavery Remembrance Day parade in Liverpool city center, holding signs and playing drums.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 27/08/2025

"Low tide" - A ship heads to the docks on the incoming tide. #Photography #mersey #New Brighton #street photography #Street

View of New Brighton, Wirral, with cars parked on the street, a large cargo ship on the River Mersey, and wind turbines in the distance.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 26/08/2025

Creamfields 2008 - Creamfields 2008. Fatboy Slim and Kasabian headlined a wild evening of light, sound and dance. #photography #creamfields #event #livemusic

A live music performance at the Creamfields dance music festival, with a band on stage and the audience silhouetted in the foreground.

Crowd of people at the Creamfields dance music festival, with people wearing costumes and waving their arms in the air.

A group of people at a music festival, some holding drinks, smiling, and wearing wristbands.

A group of young people at a music festival, smiling and posing for a photo.

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Pete Carr @petecarr.net · 26/08/2025

"Good weekend?" - A post bank holiday scarecrow resting in the morning sun. #Photography #New Brighton #Scarecrow #street photography #Street

A scarecrow from the New Brighton scarecrow festival wearing a straw hat and sitting in a blue plastic chair.

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