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Featured essay
  • Creating a Robust P.A.C.E. Communications Plan for Western Iowa

    Western Iowa, where I live, is prone to severe weather events, including tornadoes, derechos, blizzards, and flooding. These hazards can rapidly disrupt critical infrastructure, making reliable communication both a challenge and a necessity. A robust P.A.C.E. (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communications plan is essential for families, organizations, and emergency responders…

Latest Essays
  • January 2025 Print of the Month

    January 2025 Print of the Month

    The January Print of the Month is now available for purchase at a discount of 20% via my fine art prints site: Alain Zarinelli Photography…

  • Happy New Year!

    I wish everybody a happy, successful, and peaceful New Year. No essay this week – next publish date 10 January 2025.

  • Understanding ‘Thou Shalt Not Murder’ in Catholic Theology

    Understanding ‘Thou Shalt Not Murder’ in Catholic Theology

    Hebrew Kill Vs Murder The translation of the Sixth Commandment as “Thou shalt not murder” rather than “Thou shalt not kill” is a subject of…

  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    Nativity of Our Lord (Mass at Midnight) Introit Dóminus dixit ad me: Fílius meus es tu, ego hódie génui te. (Ps. 2: 1) Quare fremuérunt…

About Me

I’m Alain, a professional fine art landscape photographer, videographer, and educator, often travelling off-road to get to great photography locations.

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