What’s poppin’, people? It’s Dante.
Currently in the woods here on this beautiful Monday, just photographing with the Ricoh GR IIIX.
Thinking today about goals — you know, setting goals in 2026.
I think the goals that we set should be internal, not necessarily seeking an external goal, but thinking more critically about how we can cultivate curiosity.
Wow, look at these geese flying by.
I’m about to get this photo.
Crop mode. 71 millimeters.
The geese.
Oh yeah.
Oh yeah — look at those geese, baby.
And so yeah, this is what it’s all about, right?
Waking up in the morning with enthusiasm for the day.
When you look at the word enthusiasm, it basically means to be possessed by God.
I want to wake up possessed by God each day — simply curious and grateful for another day.
I use photography this way:
as me saying yes to life,
affirming life,
and just saying thank you for the day.
My ultimate aim — my ultimate goal of 2026 — is to increase my curiosity by 1% each day.
By cultivating curiosity, it feels like there’s just endless possibility.
Detached from the outcome of making something “strong.”
Detached from the outcome of seeking fame, money, or any sort of reputation with photography.
Instead, really honing in on that internal goal of curiosity —
and waking up eager for the day.
That’s my simple way forward with this approach to everyday life and photography.
The goal is curiosity.