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Chasing Summer’s Fading Light: Holding On to What Cannot Stay
In this reflection on the fleeting beauty of time, inspired by T.S. Eliot’s The Four Quartets, a photograph captures the delicate transition from summer to autumn. The image holds the quiet remnants of fading warmth, where past and future merge in a moment of serene, timeless connection. Continue reading
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The Beauty of What’s Hidden: Embracing Mystery in Photography
The most captivating stories are those where the subject stays just beyond reach. There’s a beauty in letting the unknown linger, allowing the viewer to wonder what lies hidden. In these moments, it’s not what is shown, but what remains unseen, that truly tells the story. Continue reading
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In the Space Between
In a world where even the firmest ground trembles, we reach for something that will not vanish in the dark. These haikus are the whispers of longing—quiet, fragile hopes that the silence will hold, and the shifting winds will finally rest, if only for a moment. Continue reading
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San Francisco Part XIII: The Palace of Fine Arts
In this reflective piece, a visit to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco becomes a bridge to the past, evoking memories of Irving Stone’s The Agony and the Ecstasy. The author delves into the timeless connection between art, memory, and the enduring impact of Michelangelo’s life. Continue reading
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San Francisco Part XII: : The Impact of On the Road by Jack Kerouac on My Journey
Standing on the Golden Gate Bridge, the echoes of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road reverberate through time. This journey rekindles the fire ignited in the summer of 2019—a passion for adventure, exploration, and the boundless possibilities that lie just beyond the horizon. Continue reading
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