Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 40
26 Aug 2025
I took this photo on the final evening of TestBash 2024 in Brighton, UK. It was just before I joined everyone at the social event. The light on the pier and sea was stunning!
I was utterly exhausted from "peopleing" and missed my hometown, Bournemouth. If you've not been, there are seven miles of sandy beaches.
I decided to add a cheesy "See you next time!" to turn it into a postcard like one you'd pick up in a tourist shop right on the beach.
This time around, Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull have made an appearance. Can you spot them?
I was utterly exhausted from "peopleing" and missed my hometown, Bournemouth. If you've not been, there are seven miles of sandy beaches.
I decided to add a cheesy "See you next time!" to turn it into a postcard like one you'd pick up in a tourist shop right on the beach.
This time around, Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull have made an appearance. Can you spot them?
Simon Tomes
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