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Heaven and Hell
What are the odds that the sun and the moon align when they are so far apart? Honestly, today is just another day, but the eclipse has me thinking about…
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HECATOMB
A hecatomb is an ancient Greek term that refers to a sacrifice of 100 cattle to the gods. This term has its origins in the practices of ancient Greek religion,…
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Calliope
Calliope, in Greek mythology, is the muse of epic poetry, known as the “chief of all Muses.” She is often depicted holding a scroll or a tablet, symbolizing her connection…
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Snapshot your way through life!
Go slow and let life flow towards you. Stop hunting, thinking, and just do.
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When in doubt, just go to the bridge.
In Philadelphia, you can increase your chances of finding something beautiful to look at by walking to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Penn’s Landing, or even the Schuylkill River Trail. These…
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Lust for Life
I’ve been thinking a lot about what photography means to me lately. I’ve recognized that the photographs I create are merely a display of my lust for life. I believe…
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Generation
The word “generation” comes from the Latin “generatio,” which means “generation, generation, or begetting.” The root of this Latin term is “generare,” which translates to “to beget, produce, or create.”…
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Your Photography as an Epic Greek Poem
Your photography should be viewed or approached with the same grandeur, complexity, and depth as an epic Greek poem. Just as Greek epics like “The Iliad” or “The Odyssey” convey…
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Treat each day like it’s a full lifetime
If you knew that you were going to die tonight in your sleep, what would you do and what would you not do today?
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Food gives you “energy” the sun gives you *power*
The energy in food is stored in the chemical bonds of the nutrients it contains, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. When these nutrients are metabolized by the body, they…
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Gratitude
An unexplainable feeling of bliss… Finding beauty in the mundane is a genuine superpower. When you are filled with gratitude, you just want to create more, conquer more, and give…
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The Story of Art
“The Story of Art” by E.H. Gombrich is a widely celebrated guide through the history of art, tracing the developments and movements across different periods. Here’s a summary of the…
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Rome & Jerusalem
The relationship between Rome and Jerusalem is multifaceted, encompassing historical, religious, political, and cultural dimensions. Historically, Rome and Jerusalem had a significant relationship during the Roman Empire when Judea (the…


















