In an era dominated by smartphones and social media, citizen journalism has emerged as a double-edged sword. While it provides real-time updates and amplifies voices, it can also be exploitative, sensationalist, and misleading. The recent Los Angeles wildfire highlights both the power and the pitfalls of citizen journalism, emphasizing the need for professional reporting and
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December was a month of intense and thought-provoking reading as I delved into four books that, despite their diverse subjects, shared an underlying thread of conflict, power, and the human condition. Each book offered a unique lens through which to understand our past, present, and future, leaving me both confused enlightened and unsettled. War by
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The year 2024 was, by all accounts, a whirlwind of unpredictability and upheaval. From political instability to global environmental challenges, it often felt like chaos was the new normal. In the midst of this turbulence, I found a sanctuary in an place: photography. For me, photography became more than just a hobby or an artistic
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Memories serve as the cornerstone of our personal narratives, anchoring us to our past while shaping how we understand our present. Nostalgia, on the other hand, is the emotional bridge that brings those memories to life, giving them with a warmth and longing for times gone by. Together, they create a powerful emotional tapestry, helping
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I haven’t been posting on here regularly because quite frankly I have been quite uninspired for the last few years. The ease of use with DSLRs and the ability to take a “perfect” photo has left me a bit bored. I randomly came up on an article highlighting the beauty of analog technology and it
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It wasn’t that long ago when the word “influencer” wasn’t in most of our vocabularies. However, thanks to the power of social media, influencers not only represent one of the fastest-growing careers in recent memory—but also one of the, well, most influential ones as well. Some celebrities have jumped on the influencer bandwagon and some
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I am nearing 40 years old and only know understanding the concept of less. Less spending, less travel, less eating, less chasing, less movement, less thinking, less judgment… The list goes on. A happy involves less I’ve come to learn. My knee injury has allowed me to slow down and enjoy the minutiae of daily
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Fall Photography There’s something about the transience of Fall that lends itself to captivating photographic opportunities. Fall photography is preferred because it’s where all nature’s magic is hidden. Winter’s chill deters a lot of people from picking up their cameras. The layering, the preparation and the uncertainty of the season is why many people use
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These past few months have been a blur. I’ve been spending an abundance of my time staying active in the outdoors snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, playing basketball and going for a stroll whenever I can. These activities have lightened the mood, refocused my energy on physical and mental health and have made
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The Year of Irrational Exuberance! You know the times they are a changing when Instagram models, idiots you knew from high school and shoe shine boys start doling out investing advice. I’ve been lucky in many ways. I’m no Rhodes Scholar, I’m not a member of Mensa nor am I so full of myself that
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