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Street Photography Tip: Repetition
First and foremost, I believe that repetition is critical for improving in any field of art. In terms of street photography, it’s even more practical because a lot of the…
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iPad Pro with no accessories
Don’t use the case, keyboard, or pen. Handheld with voice dictation is supreme. Also, for photography just use a USB-C to SD reader and the built in photos app. Super…
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THE NOW
When walking down the street, recognize that all we have is now. Embrace every single fleeting moment. Forget about the past, and don’t worry about the future. Simply empty your…
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Curiosity and Exploration
Honestly, when I wake up in the morning, I’m merely wondering about what’s out there in the world. There’s something so special about curiosity, exploration, and making art. It’s a…
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Lectric XPedition Cargo Electric Bike POV
A winter ride along the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia. One of our greatest gems in the city is our bike trail. My favorite ride is from Center City to…
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Be Mindful of the Music You Consume
I feel that music plays a vital role in modern society. We often listen to music during our downtime, filling the void of silence with something entertaining. It’s important to…
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Why Snapshot?
I recently adopted a new process with my photography, where I merely set the camera in automatic mode, and embrace the snapshot approach. I believe that simplicity is king. When…
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A simple heuristic for media production
Only make media that you wish to see manifest in the world. Only make things that you actually want to view. Don’t ever make things *only* for other people. Imagine,…
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Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system. They travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs, delivering messages that tell the organs what to do and…
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Hellenic Worldview
Who is Hellen in Greek mythology? “Hellen” in Greek mythology is not a deity but rather a legendary figure who is considered the progenitor of the Hellenes, or the Greek…
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The goal of fitness isn’t to become “bigger”
The goal is to become more beautiful and strong!
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How to cure Philadelphia?
Cure the guts of people… gut health? Honestly, a lot of the outrage, anger, and mental health issues in modern cities seem to be due to a lack of proper…
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William Penn and Philadelphia’s Parks
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, had a unique vision for Philadelphia. He planned the city on a grid layout with wide streets and five public squares, meant to serve…
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I appreciate the hours between 4 AM to 7 AM
I like waking up super early because I can putter around, think, write, and read. I enjoy coffee, lifting, yoga, kendama meditation, and calligraphy drawing. Also, a cold shower followed…
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Embrace the Dionysiac state of making art
The “Dionysiac” state in making art refers to a concept inspired by the Greek god Dionysus, who represented the aspects of unrestrained creativity, emotional intensity, and spontaneity. This approach to…
















