Lens & Life with Pete George

Personal Journals Posts

Everyday moments and passing thoughts — the small things noticed along the way.
Aug. 1, 2026

Why Bali Still Matters to Me

There are plenty of reasons people fall in love with Bali. The beaches. The sunsets. The food. The affordability. Those things are real. But they're not why Bali still matters to me. For me, Bali represents something much deeper. It's the pl…
Aug. 1, 2026

Why Have I Done What I’ve Done?

I’ve asked myself that lately. Why build again?Why write?Why keep photographing?Why not just settle? It’s not attention.It’s not boredom.It’s not reinvention. I don’t switch off well. Photography was where it started. Standing on a street with …
Aug. 1, 2026

AI Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be

When I first looked at the image, I was impressed. The lighting looked believable. The composition was good. At a glance, it could almost pass for a real photograph. Almost. The longer I looked, the more I noticed the little things. A hand tha…
Aug. 1, 2026

People Don’t Always See It Straight Away

Lately I've realised something. People don't always ignore what you're building because they don't care. Sometimes they've simply heard it before. And honestly... In my case, I understand why. I've had plenty of starts and stops over the years.…
Aug. 1, 2026

How the Humble Selfie Became Selfish

There was nothing wrong with the first selfie.It simply said, "I was here."It captured a memory. A holiday. A moment shared with family and friends.Somewhere along the way, though, something changed. The place stopped being the destination.It became…