Month: April 2022

Why is it that I get so much energy from the sun?

Why do some people like outdoorsy things, hiking, flowers, vegetarianism/veganism, ‘plant-based’ things, ‘peace’, etc? Aversion to conflict. But, is it aversion to conflict out of strength, or out of weakness?

A simple trick to make more surreal photos: Cover the face with some sort of other object. I think we humans have an interest in faces, and when we cannot see the face, we …

Hiking with Vibram 5 Fingers (EL-X) and hiking with Seneca (baby front carrier, ergo baby carrier) and backpack is sublime. The other day I went hiking with Cindy (a pretty big loop, around 2 …

John Wick — fresh new story. Batman; we keep recycling the same old story, and just re-articulate it. John Wick is more interesting and fun, because it is totally a ‘carte blanche’ story, so …

Assuming that writing is simply an act of making notes for yourself, perhaps photography is also the same– making photos for your self.

For me, making beats, music is insanely fun. Essentially all I do is open up GarageBand when I’m in the mood, or need music to accompany my slideshows, and I love to ‘vibe out’ …

Writing is simply a process of writing notes to yourself.

Be topless as much as humanly possible. More effective than ‘calorie counting’ or other nonsensical ideas. The general idea: If you spend as much time during the day topless, you get a better sense …

The secret to extracting the maximum out of life and existence.

What I look for often– triangle composition.

One of the most difficult things to spot and shoot in street photography: Surrealism. What is surrealism? When something looks like something else. For example I was at the outdoor mall the other day, …

You can shoot street photography, layers, etc anywhere. At the mall, at the outdoor mall, in the indoor mall, in the suburbs, in ‘boring’ places, etc: Think fill the frame.

When shooting photos of Seneca, I’ve discovered: There are certain photos which bring me deep pleasure (super low-key, as dark as possible), and photos which bring others pleasure (him doing ‘cute’ stuff). But ultimately, …

Also ultimately, ethics are aesthetic as well.

Too basic of a question.

What is critical thinking? To be able to wisely judge information, knowledge, and commonly held wisdom. Probably the most important skill.

Situational difficulty is good, as it challenges us, trains us, and helps advance us. Desirable difficulties, the more difficult, the better.

Do you see your kid as a burden, or your pride and glory you desire to train, grow, advance and evolve upwards?

iPhone SE, MacBook Air, Ricoh GR II, III, IIIX. For video, GoPro. Cheapest Tesla Model 3.

Currently the best camera of all time. Superior to any Leica M or Q camera, any Fujifilm, iPhone, digital medium format, etc.

Live your life in such a way which allows you to shoot 1,000 photos a day — a sign that you are living a great and interesting life.

You don’t want to show and present yourself clearly, better to distort yourself (metaphorically and literally).

SHELBY COBRA — a car that John Wick would be more likely to drive.

Bottom-heavy composition as more interesting than centered.