Quality in motion
13 Oct 2025
In this moment:
Joep Schuurkes
02/10/25, Brighton.
There's a fair bit of running around when you're part of a conference event team. Curious to hear Joep's talk whilst also moving on to my next task I remember grabbing this one on the go. I think I also had in mind it would be funny to take a photo of the MoTographer (the professional photographer).
Ironic how this is such a terrible photo. Quality in motion? I'm not so sure. Yet perhaps it captures the sense of how your brain feels after consuming much information at MoTaCon. While intense at the time, it's all so very much worth it.
There's a fair bit of running around when you're part of a conference event team. Curious to hear Joep's talk whilst also moving on to my next task I remember grabbing this one on the go. I think I also had in mind it would be funny to take a photo of the MoTographer (the professional photographer).
Ironic how this is such a terrible photo. Quality in motion? I'm not so sure. Yet perhaps it captures the sense of how your brain feels after consuming much information at MoTaCon. While intense at the time, it's all so very much worth it.
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
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