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The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
The largest working pipe organ in the entire world! Who needs a Spotify account? Come and meet me at the Eagle at 5:30 any day of the week and join…
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When did the Reading Terminal Market open?
“Reading Terminal Market opened its doors in 1893. The new Market was approximately 78,000 square feet and held nearly 800 spaces for merchants, each positioned in six foot stalls. The…
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What was going on in Philadelphia in 1776?
In the spring and summer of 1776, the Second Continental Congress gathered in Philadelphia to debate declaring independence from King George III and the British Parliament. Join, or Die. by…
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Some Thoughts on Islam
I remember sleeping on the floors of many different mosques in Jericho City. I travelled throughout Jericho with an Imam named Hirsham. He was a very kind man that showed…
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Courage, Photography, and My Journey
I share a story about courage, photography, and my journey throughout the past decade of practicing street photography while riding my bike uphill in Philadelphia.
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LiDAR Photography
LI-DARnoun Electronics, Optics.”light detection and ranging” or “laser imaging, detection, and ranging”. It is a method for determining ranges by targeting an object or a surface with a laser and measuring the…
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Insta360 X3 1080p 60FPS “Me Mode” Skateboarding
The power of Artificial Intelligence and 360 photography! This Insta360 X3 is such a cool camera! It seems like this could be an interesting solution for a variety of applications…
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Kendama Club at Paine’s Park
One day I was skateboarding at Paine’s Park in Philadelphia and stumbled across this group of people playing with these very interesting Japanese toys called kendama. I approached the group…
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Life is the Video Game
When you treat life as a video game everything becomes more interesting. Instead of leveling up and getting stat points in game, why not do it IRL? We can increase…
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Nerf Gun POV
I used to spend so much time as a kid playing with nerf guns. I remember modifying the guns to make them shoot further and faster. I miss those days!…
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My Photography Sketchbook
Muji slim notebook with small prints from the Canon SELPHY CP1500Always keep a sketchbook on you and delete your Instagram account!
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How to be Stealthy in Street Photography
Stealth is an art in street photography. Capturing candid moments without disturbing the scene requires finesse and creativity. Here’s how to blend into the environment and shoot with confidence. One…
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The future of photography
How to make a new school of photography? I think some simple thoughts is using a Ricoh GRIIIX, Small JPEG and High Contrast Black and White is a good start……
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Flâneur
noun, plural flâ·neurs [flah-nœr]. French.a person who lounges or strolls around in a seemingly aimless way; an idler or loafer:the flâneur, that cool, aloof observer of urban society.
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If your camera doesn’t break down, maybe you’re not working hard enough?
My theory is this: The X-Pro3 broke down on me because I put around 100,000 shutter accusations in the camera within just a few months. I shoot more than anybody…
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My Problem with the Fujifilm X-Pro3
The X-Pro3 is not just a “poor man’s Leica,” but is way better and more robust than a Leica. I learned photography on a Leica M3 and have loads of…
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The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection
Philadelphia as the city of LOVE.
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STREET GYM
As a street photographer, I like the idea of a “Street Gym.” Perhaps the world itself is the ultimate gym? Why use traditional equipment and techniques? You can use anything…
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Thoughts on Intermittent Fasting and Carnivore Diet
When I fast all day, I feel like I have the power of 1000 oxen. I have so much energy and strength ever since I cut out processed junk and…
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Me on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge
My homage to the legend who made the first video ever on YouTube! Me at the zoo. I want my videos to feel nonchalant. I am not interested in editing…






















