Photography
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The Art of Distraction
I have a wandering eye. A little rust, faded neon, an unusual name, and suddenly, whatever I was thinking about five minutes ago is no longer important. Some call them roadside attractions. I call them irresistible distractions. There is something… Continue reading
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Birds of a Different Feather
We often hear the phrase, “Birds of a feather flock together,” but nature has a remarkable way of celebrating contrast. From a cheeky city gull overlooking a bustling bridge, to a fierce bald eagle claiming its prize, and a shadowy… Continue reading
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West 52nd and 53rd Streets, Times Square, New York City
You love color, you say? I tell you, you do not need it here. A few years ago, I visited Times Square—and I had the courage to turn the lights off. I silenced the noise. Continue reading
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The Inconvenience of Advice
What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you? Advice. A fascinating six-letter word. It masquerades as a gift, but quite often acts as a mirror for the person giving it. They hand you a hand-me-down map, forgetting… Continue reading
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Where Beauty Meets Uncertainty
How do you deal with uncertainty? In Portugal, I found a car that had forgotten how to leave. It stood behind an old metal gate, faded and quiet, while the rest of the world went on without it. Something about… Continue reading
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The Faces of the Shore in Oregon
They say the beach remembers everyone who ever stepped onto its shores. Looking at these rocks, I started to believe it. At the bottom sits the disgruntled traveler, broad-faced and split across the brow, looking permanently offended by some delay… Continue reading
