trystan young | journalist

Tsunami photos returned

trystan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:40:30 +0000

I voiced this report about thousands of photos found after the Japan tsunami, being reunited with their owners. Written and edited by the BBC’s Global Video Unit.

BBC nature behind scenes

trystan — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:33:10 +0000

Here’s a nice little insight into how the BBC gets some of those spectacular wildlife shots. I like the bit where the hot air balloon ploughs into a tree!

Dark side of the web

trystan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:19 +0000

Most of us see the web through the eyes of a Google or Yahoo search.

But there’s a whole other side to the net which few know about.

BBC 5live investigates the ‘dark web’.

Scooters! Everyone wants one

trystan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:26:15 +0000

Well, according to this feature on the BBC website, they’ve never been more popular, thanks to the ‘recession’.

Mark Coyle’s feature does a good job of pointing out the safety issues, especially in London too.

Take a look at this picture of my hand after I had a 20mph collision and you’ll see what I mean.

Sony photography awards

trystan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:07:31 +0000

Forget about pictures of kittens and piglets on cuteoverload.com. Here are some proper photos.

Sony’s World Photography Awards competition sees entries from all over the world.

Check them out over at the Guardian.

Louvre museum’s new gallery

trystan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:05:53 +0000

The Louvre is building a new gallery for Islamic art. It’s the biggest design feat since the glass pyramid. I voiced this report which was edited by the BBC’s Global Video Unit.

Printers doing cool things

trystan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:57:05 +0000

I love the idea of ordinary tools being used for extraordinary purposes. Here’s an example. Linked printers, synced up, making pretty pictures. Lovely. By Matt Robinson and Tom Wrigglesworth.

My baby at 4.5 months old

trystan — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:54:13 +0000

In spring 2012 I will be a father. This is both thrilling and terrifying. Yesterday I heard the baby’s heartbeat for the first time. I am now officially excited. Check it out.

Spoof news from Occupy LSX

trystan — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:25:19 +0000

This brilliant spoof news report from the Occupy LSX camp made me laugh a lot. Those demonstrators really do take themselves very seriously, don’t they.

Inside Bank of England vault

trystan — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:51:55 +0000

The BBC’s Simon Gompertz got to go inside the Bank of England’s vaults to have a look at a lot of new £50 notes. Just like winning euromillions. Actually, think I’ll go and buy a ticket now.