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  • Political Donations

    I gave Obama a few dollars back in 2008. Like a lot of people, I was sucked into the entire spectacle. I knew very little about politics. But the hype around Obama has been unsurpassed, even by Trump. To this day, I still get emails from the DNC asking me to donate money. 15 years Read more

  • Never Say Never

    Turns out this trope turned out true for me. It will probably be true for you. Whatever your life is right now, could be quite different for you in five or 10 years. There is absolutely no way I knew I’d be living my current life ten years ago. Or have my current views in Read more

  • I’m a Hillbilly

    I never realized how pronounced my “southern” accent was until I started traveling. I lived 10 years in the backwoods of Southern Indiana. A region inhabited by poor Appalachians of Irish and Scottish decent. I lived in this region during my formative years, ages 10 to 19. I grew up in a more simple time, Read more

  • Why stop…

    if someone has bad energy and looking for a confrontation with you. Just keep walking and remove yourself from the situation. I think a lot of people get caught up in their ego trying to prove their point, worth as an artist or whatever it is. The other person didn’t “win” because you cowered in Read more

  • Why Street Photography?

    Something I think about everyday. I’ve come to the realization that the reasoning is self serving. It’s for me to grow as an individual. To experience life in a different way from others. To observe and understand humans. To feel emotions. Think I’m full of it? Let me tell you about an experience I had Read more

  • 90mm for Relaxation

    28mm is my favorite focal length but 90mm is great for sitting back and relaxing. A nice switch up from being in the action with a wide angle lens. I always hear a telephoto lens make you feel like an observer and I think that’s true and exactly how I felt tonight for my photo Read more