like night and day
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peak gratitude: cherishing the ups thanks to the downs
You can't always be on top. Because then it wouldn't be the top anymore. It'd be a plateau, and you wouldn't appreciate the heights. We need the downs, we need the dark, we need the existential contrast between night and day to feel alive and glad. Over the years, I've been lucky to work my way through some deep valleys—filled with obstacles and lashed by headwinds—and I know there will be more ahead. That's why my gratitude is at its peak whenever I'm having an up-moment.
my biggest baby yet
The other day, I got to pick up my biggest print yet: measuring over 6x6 feet (nearly 2x2 meters), it's a custom fine art print for my client's living room. It's currently with the framer, and I can't wait to see the final result and share installation shots of this unique project. Thanks, Patrizia, for such a challenging opportunity!
5 minutes of YouTube fame
Completely nonimmune to flattery, a shout-out in Thomas Heaton's latest YouTube video gave me severe giddiness. Check out his clip for an entertaining history lesson on photo forgery! Cheers, Thomas, for making my week with all the love and people you sent my way!
UNESCOincidence
During my latest stay in Salasaka, Ecuador—a home of mine—I ended up in a video honoring the province's recognition as a UNESCO geopark. Check out the clip for some incredible footage of my favorite Ecuadorian region, and see if you can spot me hard at work! Thanks, UNESCO!
Olympic venue
Just in: some pictures of the Image+Tech Expo & Photovision 2026 at the Olympic Stadium Exhibition Center in Athens. Thanks for the nomination to participate in this exhibition, Great Photo Awards Team!
a lesson on education
Published in IDV Magazin, an international academic journal, Isabel Avens describes how FLAMINGONE ignites discussions in her classroom at Cornell's department of German studies:
"In my own scholarly article, I refer to your photograph as an example of authentic media that lends itself exceptionally well to curiosity- and inquiry-driven discussions among students. I describe how I used this photograph and guided the discussions in my own classroom at Cornell, which led to incredibly interesting conversations about the role of AI."
Thanks, Isabel, for sending FLAMINGONE on an educational mission, and for all your sweet emails!
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So long,
Miles
