Foto Dono

I'm not a lawyer, nor am I an expert in copyright law. This isn't legal advice. It's simply my understanding of the subject and, perhaps more importantly, my philosophy as a photographer. Every photographer has their own philosophy about copyright. Some guard it closely, and that's completely their right. I happen to fall on the other end of the spectrum. Legally, I own the copyright. Personally, I feel the photographs belong to the people in them. I'd rather see someone enjo

Why Facebook? Why am I here—of all places—scrolling, posting, chasing something I can’t quite name? Sure, it can be fun, but let’s be honest: what am I actually doing here? The answer is embarrassingly simple: validation. However, is it my validation, yours, or something else? Since it's my Facebook account, you might think it would be my validation.

The AI Brain Tremors are Comming! The problem with artificial intelligence starts with the name. “Intelligence” suggests something human, conscious, and self-directed, but today’s AI isn’t any of those things. It doesn’t think in the abstract or reason about the world. It produces results by recognizing patterns and reflecting the data—and the prompts—we feed into it. The real danger isn’t that machines are becoming human; it’s that humans mistake mimicry for mind. AI is not

Photography has always been my way of connecting with the world, primarily through the breathtaking landscapes of Florida and the mesmerizing Milky Way. Capturing these moments is only part of the story. The real magic happens when these images transform into fine art prints that bring a piece of that wonder into your space. Over the years, I’ve discovered how photography printing services can elevate your work and open new doors for artists and collectors alike.

The State of the Foto Dono - What's he been up and what's next!

Just in time for February, my print collection of some of my favorite Astro-landscapes, nightscapes, and sunrises are available for...

What is Dry Creek? It is a"western town" film set in Les McDowell's backyard and popular with photo enthusiasts. An active film set used...

This past weekend I had s little foto fun with my brother and his family.

My current photographic obsession deals with the infinite. Subjects that are trillions upon trillions of miles. This is a recent...