April 2025
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Philosophers don’t care about politics
And this is the precise reason why philosophers should rule the state…
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Don’t waste time speaking
I prefer to just speak all of my thoughts out loud to a go pro first thing in the morning and then spend the rest of the day in silence……
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Why You Should Work the Scene in Street Photography
What’s poppin’, people? It’s Dante. Today I’m going to be discussing why you should work the scene in street photography. This is one of those tips that I believe has…
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Physical Health is Mental Health
The more physically strong you become, the more mentally strong you are. When you have an abundance of vitality, your mind, body, and spirit are unstoppable. Not only are physical…
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Why Curiosity Matters in Street Photography
What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Welcome to the Centennial Arboretum. Today, I want to talk about something fundamental to the art of photography: curiosity — and why it matters. The…
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Curiosity and leisure thoughts
So I’ve really been diving into how I perceive the world lately, not only with my vision, but with my mind, mindset, or philosophy. What I mean is, my perspective…
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Ovid – Metamorphoses
Penguin Classics EditionWritten by Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a sweeping mythological epic composed of 15 books and over 250 myths, all unified by the central theme of…
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YOU ARE A CREATOR
It’s all in your mind… If you tap into your relationship with God anything is possible
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Street Photography: How to Approach Strangers with Confidence (Real Tips + Instax Technique)
What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Today, I’m going to give you some practical advice for building your confidence in street photography. But let me start by saying something bold: Photography…
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Sophocles – The Three Theban Plays
Translated by Robert FaglesPenguin Classics Edition A plague ravages Thebes. Oedipus, king of Thebes, vows to find the cause. A prophecy reveals that the city suffers because the murderer of…
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Embody the mythic archetype of The Creator God
The mythic archetype of the Creator God appears across cultures as the primal force that brings existence into being—often out of chaos, void, or nothingness. This archetype isn’t just about…
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My photographs are simply a byproduct of my will to power
It’s not even about photography anymore for me? It’s something beyond- becoming the ultimate creator- constant flow state- channeling a frenzy of power throughout the day
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My Spartan Training is at a crescendo point
The color red was sacred to the Spartans. It wasn’t just for show—it was symbolic, strategic, and psychological. Spartan warriors wore red cloaks (phoinikis) into battle. It represented the blood…
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Economy
The word “economy” comes from the Greek word “oikonomia” (οἰκονομία), which originally meant “household management.” So, “oikonomia” literally means “management of the household” or “household law.” Over time, the meaning…
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How to Build Confidence in Street Photography
What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante.Getting my morning started here in the Centennial Arboretum. Check it out. Surrounded by nature’s beauty — all of the wonderful creations. Cherry blossoms. Trees. A…
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Humans are like fountains for other people to drink from
A fountain needs a source or it will run dry. People are the same. Without a connection to their source, they burn out.
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A goblin with gold will never be as happy as a barefoot sage
He may go looking to walk in his shoes, but he won’t find them.
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The 5 Most Important Tips for Layering in Street Photography
What’s poppin’ people? It’s Dante.Today I’m giving you the five most important tips for layering in street photography. This is a technique I’ve practiced for over a decade, traveling the…













