This month’s collection of book reviews features four powerful and thematically rich works: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, One Day Everyone Will Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad, Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion by Gary Webb, and North Woods by Daniel Mason. At first glance, these
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April was a whirlwind — flights, long drives, and stolen hours in unfamiliar cafés flipping through pages while waiting for the sky to clear or chasing the next sunset. Travel kept me moving, but books kept me grounded. While I’ll be sharing some overdue travel stories soon — Patagonia, the Chilean steppe, and that one
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March was a compelling month for reading, as I dove into four books that spanned genres, centuries, and even planets. Despite their differences, “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney, “Red Mars” by Kim Stanley Robinson, “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine” by Rashid Khalidi, and “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by
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Last week, I found myself in desperate need of inspiration. As a photographer, creativity can ebb and flow, and sometimes, the best way to reignite that passion is to step away from the familiar and immerse oneself in nature’s raw beauty. Hawaii turned out to be the perfect destination for this rejuvenation. From the moment
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This month, I read three books—Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov, and Taming Silicon Valley by Gary F. Marcus. Though vastly different in style and intent, each offers profound insights into the intersection of technology, society, and human nature, drawing striking parallels with today’s world.
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Hindsight is always 20/20. I love writing and sharing my photos, but in the whirlwind of a year filled with travel, escapism, and personal growth, I completely forgot to do both. Now, as I sit down to reflect, I realize how much I want to document the places I’ve been, the moments I’ve captured, and
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A question is often asked: How are photographs made? Photography has revolutionized the way we capture and preserve memories, document history, and express creativity. From its early days of chemically treated plates to the digital era, the process of creating photographs has undergone a dramatic transformation. This article explores the history of photography, the techniques
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In January 2025, the technological landscape witnessed a significant shift as Chinese startup DeepSeek unveiled its advanced AI model, DeepSeek-R1. This model, developed at a fraction of the cost of its Western counterparts, demonstrated capabilities on par with leading AI systems, challenging the dominance of established tech giants. The release of DeepSeek-R1 led to a
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the photography industry at an unprecedented pace. AI-powered tools now automate image editing, enhance resolution, and even generate realistic images from scratch. As technology advances, many photographers are grappling with how to stay relevant in a world where AI can produce visually stunning content in seconds. However,
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Overall Score: 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐ The Leica D-Lux 7, with its compact size and iconic Leica branding, initially seemed like the perfect choice for a high-end, portable camera. On paper, it appeared to offer everything I needed: a versatile zoom lens, a sleek design, and the promise of Leica’s renowned image quality. However, despite its many
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