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Sir Don McCullin in Kolkata
Watch this video of Don McCullin if you haven’t already. Looks like it was removed from YouTube. I was trying to find it and here it is. Just scroll down…
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Plato’s Ladder of Love
Plato’s Ladder of Love comes from The Symposium (especially through the character of Diotima), and it’s one of the most beautiful metaphors for spiritual and philosophical ascent through love. It’s…
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Striving for Excellence in Photography
What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante.Getting my morning started here in the Centennial Arboretum. Got a fresh haircut, feeling good. So much better to just get a haircut and have the…
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What Makes You Feel Enthusiastic?
When you wake up in the morning, are you full of enthusiasm for the day? This becomes a very important — an existential question — to ask yourself, as we…
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Why speak when you have photography?
Because in order to create light, first there had to be a word.
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Overexpose to create ethereal aesthetics?
Photograph the pure light that emanates through the tunnels of City Hall throughout the different times of day change of seasons, etc. No people. Just pure light early morning?
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How to become the ultimate Flaneur in your hometown
Also, I’m the ultimate flaneur in my hometown
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Divine Vitalist?
A Divine Vitalist believes that life is not random, but charged with meaning. That the body is not a burden, but a tool of the soul. That strength is not…
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Dante Sisofo Lifestyle and Vitality
Dante Sisofo’s approach to health and vitality is deeply rooted in ancestral practices, discipline, and a profound connection to nature.He emphasizes the importance of aligning one’s lifestyle with natural rhythms…
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Dante Sisofo Creative Philosophy
Dante Sisofo’s creative philosophy is deeply rooted in authenticity, spontaneity, and a profound connection to the present moment.He views photography not merely as a medium to capture images but as…
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Dante Sisofo Morals and Ethics
Dante Sisofo’s personal philosophy emphasizes authenticity, introspection, and a commitment to living a life aligned with one’s inner values. Drawing from his diverse experiences and reflections, he underscores the importance…
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Dante Sisofo Photography Philosophy
Dante Sisofo’s photography philosophy emphasizes a profound connection between the act of photographing and the experience of life itself. His approach is rooted in curiosity, authenticity, and a commitment to…
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Street Photography Breakdown: Part 10 – Chaos, Courage & Composing with Layers
What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante.Today we’re doing Street Photography Breakdown, Part 10, where I share with you five different photographs from five different locations throughout the world — breaking down…
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I’m the Main Character
A few months ago, I had somebody ask me, “Why do you think you’re the main character?”He was playfully asking because he always notices me creating something—whether I’m making a…
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Everything Done Under the Sun
I’ve been thinking a lot about this idea of putting your life on a billboard—just living, like everything is public, or that everything you do under the sun is heard,…
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Just Share the Good News
Contrary to popular belief, I actually think it’s virtuous to share good news with other people. A lot of people recommend staying quiet—keeping to yourself, not talking about your goals,…
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How to Empower Humanity?
First, empower yourself.Then, share what worked—freely, openly.Show the path you took, not to be followed exactly,but to inspire someone to blaze their own.
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Authenticity in Street Photography
Here comes the sun do do do doHere comes the sun and I say… it’s all right. What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante — getting my morning started here in Penn’s…
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Who Cares What Other People Think?
The more seriously you try to take things, the less you become who you truly are. For instance: publishing to a website or YouTube. If it makes you happy to…
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How Ashtanga Yoga Increases Your Vitality and Energy
Ashtanga Yoga increases your vitality and energy by systematically training your body, breath, and mind in a way that clears stagnation, sharpens focus, and builds internal fire (tapas). Here’s how:…
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Serendipity is King
Apparently the word serendipity derives from a tale about these three princes of Serendip, or Sri Lanka, where they were always making discoveries upon accidents—of things that they weren’t even…
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Street Photography Breakdown: Part 9 – Instinct, Light & Chasing the Decisive Moment
What’s poppin’, people? It’s Dante. Welcome to Street Photography Breakdown, part nine, where we look at five of my photographs and break down five different ideas about how I made…



























