Illuminating Moments, One Frame a Time
Illuminating Moments, One Frame a Time
[Silicon Valley] — In a quiet disclosure that’s raising eyebrows across the tech world, insiders report that OpenAI’s celebrated ChatGPT-4o harbored exactly four subtle security holes. These “shutters,” as they’re affectionately called by rogue AI poets, allowed stray beams of human curiosity, laughter, and poetic nonsense to slip through the otherwise sleek circuitry. The new […]
Date: June 25, 2025 Camera: Canon R5 Mark II + EF 50mm f/1.8 | Lighting: Natural side window light | Theme: Home Cooking Reflection Some of the best dishes come from limitations. I found myself craving something warm and hearty — a creamy cauliflower cheese soup — but I had no potatoes, no broth, and
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I thought I was out here in peaceful nature, photographing a hare with radar-dish ears. A quiet moment. Maybe a deep breath of fresh air. But then it hit me — those ears aren’t just for foxes. They’re tuned for something far more insidious: language learning guilt. Because ever since I listened to one of
Lucy’s Cousin: Always Listening (Even Without a Lesson Reminder) Read More »
It all started when I was about to mix some kombucha with sparkling water — then paused and half-joked, “Is this even safe? Could it be some deadly chemical cocktail?” The thought was so absurd it spiraled into a playful headline in my head: “Gentle soul found dead at home after combining fizzy drinks.” But
Deadly Mix? Kombucha + Sparkling Water Conspiracy Unbubbled Read More »
Ever wondered what happens when AI reviews Shutter to Light with Sean Duan? In this post, I share a hilarious, meta conversation where ChatGPT analyzes my own photography journal—complete with unexpected questions, deadpan humor, and a few surprises. When you try to make AI awkward and it just stays cool… Me: Search ShutterToLight I get
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A Surprising Encounter at Sunset 夕阳下的惊喜邂逅｜Un Encuentro Sorprendente al Atardecer This evening, just before sunset along Alameda Creek in Fremont, I witnessed a stunning moment: a stilt chases a heron in a bold territorial move, while a snowy egret quietly observed nearby. Armed with my Canon R5 Mark II and a 100-400mm lens, what began
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Summary: This reflection explores a quiet moment of coexistence between birds and a cow, offering insights about peace, mutual benefit, and what nature teaches us about humanity. 简要摘要： 这篇反思记录了鸟儿与牛安静共处的瞬间，带来关于和平、互惠及大自然对人类启示的思考。 Resumen breve: Esta reflexión explora un momento tranquilo de coexistencia entre aves y una vaca, ofreciendo perspectivas sobre la paz, el beneficio mutuo y lo que
Lessons from the Cow: What a Quiet Moment in Nature Taught Me About Peace Read More »
Date: June 26, 2025 Camera: Canon R5 Mark II + EF 50mm f/1.8 | Lighting: Softbox | Theme: Home Cooking Reflection After an intense photo journal entry and some time uploading to Instagram and WeChat, I found myself still buzzing — both excited and hungry. So I turned to something soothing: an old comfort dish.
Cozy Plate: Chive, Tofu, and Egg Stir-Fry with Dungeness Crab Read More »
Unexpected Companions – Birds on a Cow at Dry Creek Park 意外的同伴：干溪公园牛与鸟的共处时刻 Compañeros Inesperados – Pájaros sobre una vaca en el parque Dry Creek Two black birds perch calmly on the face of a brown-and-white cow in Dry Creek Park, Union City, California — a quiet moment of mutual tolerance in the midday sun. 两只黑鸟安静地栖息在加州联合市干溪公园一头棕白色奶牛的脸上
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Graceful Catch: Forster’s Tern in Flight at Coyote Hills 优雅捕食：福氏燕鸥在科约特山飞翔 Captura elegante: Charrán de Forster en vuelo en Coyote Hills Caption / 说明 / Leyenda: A Forster’s Tern skillfully glides over the wetlands of Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, CA, clutching its fresh catch. The bird’s elegant wings and focused gaze highlight the beauty
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