Bełchatów (pronounced Bew-hot-oof) is a midsized town in central Poland. It is not usually a tourist destination, but it happens to be where my family comes from, and where most of them still reside. Though born in the States, I lived and attended school there for a couple years in the mid 80’s during the … Continue reading Bełchatów, Poland
I am a first-generation Polish-American. Though born here in the States, I lived in Poland for a few years as a kid, speak the language fluently, and know the history and culture pretty well. Most of my family is still in the old country, so visiting offers a chance not only for tourism but to … Continue reading Gdańsk, Poland
I was in Pittsburgh for a few days a couple of weeks ago. This trip was put together on short notice as other plans fell through, and, consequently our expectations were low. Indeed, we did not hit any home runs, but we found enough stuff to keep ourselves occupied. The vibe was loose, and the … Continue reading Abandoned Pittsburgh
My first post on Santa Fe was on the first couple days we spent in town. Thematically, I didn’t see a neat way to divide up the remaining photos, so here is everything else, chronologically. The big event during our week there was the blizzard that hit Tuesday afternoon and paralyzed much of the city, … Continue reading Santa Fe, Part Two: Shit Gets Real
Chicagoans like to complain about spring. It goes straight from winter’s cold to summer heat, they say, as if unaware that the couple months of fluctuating temperatures, frequent rain, and gusty winds is, in fact, what spring looks like in the Midwest. It’s as if people expect our dark and raw winters should immediately give … Continue reading Springtime
I visited Austria last month, and, though not as photo intensive as most other trips I’ve been on, I found I had taken a few decent photos once I returned home. The one place that I shot with anything approaching my usual zeal was the iconic St. Stephen’s cathedral. The trip got off to a … Continue reading St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna
A year and a half ago, on a previous visit to Philadelphia, we tried and failed to get into this church. Our consolation prize would be the rectory, in which fire extinguisher hanky-panky would leave one of our party down and out for the night, a victim of suggestive pantomime gone terribly wrong. (She was … Continue reading Saint Sialia Church
Do I spend much time in church? As long as there are no follow up questions, yes. Yes, I do. Here’s one church I spent some time in from an undisclosed location. It was a quick shoot despite its large size, but the lack of much grafitti or vandalism was refreshing. Three photos from there: Continue reading Thoughts and Prayers
Some scenes culled from a recent deep dive into years of photographs. All from around Chicago, all of places to which you go precisely because you shouldn’t. Continue reading That Toddlin’ Town
Chicago, my hometown, is flat. This lack of topographical drama can be a bit boring, to be sure, but can make for some nice panoramic photos if that’s what you’re looking for. Here’s a few shots from the south and southeast sides from a recent trip. Continue reading Flatlands
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