If you are curious by nature, photography might be the perfect thing. Photography doesn’t exclude unless you are a “I only shoot film” hack or someone who shoots one subject then condemns the rest of the photographic world. I’ve met …
Creative: New York Art Book Fair and Talk
Okay, jackals. Uncle Danno is coming to New York City to attend the NYABF and give a talk at a nearby location. After the talk, we will head to the fair, where Blurb will have a booth for the entire …
Adventure: Run & Ride
One of my favorite aspects of visiting Maine in the summer is the opportunity for running and cycling. It’s not like I can’t run and ride at home, I do on a near daily basis, but these activities in the …
Creative: How Quickly It Goes
I still see the calendar as a large paper square comprised of smaller squares. Spiral on top, hung from the wall. Filled with pictures of Farrah or motorcycles or birds, or something less glamorous. Functional, directional, and critical. At first, …
Creative: Those Quiet Moments
“I have some sad news,” she said. “Give me a hint,” I responded. “Palm Springs,” she said. I began to name names, each one sparking a distinct memory, and a tinge of potential pain. “No, no, no, yes,” she said. …
Creative: On The Surface
Nikon Z8, 180-600mm at 600mm, 1/15th of a second, handheld. The real question was how long before the mosquitoes found us and what flavor of ice cream we would have after the deed was done. Moonrise at 8:21 PM. What …
Creative: Maine Notes, 2025
Up at 4:47 AM. Not by choice. The dream ends, and there I am, staring at a smoldering light through the blinds. Dress, make coffee, grab kit, fire up the van, and head toward the water. The only vehicle. The …
Creative: The Creative Skirmish
I’m content with little victories. Timed excursions. On the clock. Attempting this every single day. The notebook, the camera, the bicycle, the running shoes. Get out and get it done. Photographically, this is essential. I’ve always felt that photography is …
Adventure: Dan in the Van
We are back in the van. Have been for the past month, with another month to go. This is a hybrid trip, meaning we are using the van to move from point to point, but aren’t staying in the van …
Creative: Tears of the Sun
One of the most important things a creative can do is daydream. This is closely tied to curiosity and imagination, regardless of how embarrassing your dreams, curiosity, or imagination is. You could daydream about hook-kicking yourself in the neck. I’m …