Category: Photography

This cute little marina in Port Barrington, Ill., is a bit less inviting during the depths of winter. Shot March 7, 2021 on a Canon 6D at 170mm, f/8,

Here’s the obligatory NY Stock Exchange photo as I walked to the office. That’s it for this mini-series from NYC! NYSE. April 26, 2023.

The little street corner gyro stand comes complete with an electronic scrolling marquee and umbrellas to shield you from whatever falls from above. I skipped the opportunity to order

As an Expert in Strategic & Change Communications at McKinsey & Company, I had the privilege of visiting many of the firm’s offices—including the NYC office at 3 World

Over the next few days, I’ll post a few photos from a quick NYC trip in April 2023. Kicking us off are two night photos from a stroll in

Today marks the end of our brief journey across northern Illinois as we visit Rockton. This village of approx. 7,800 people includes a small downtown area and a hydroelectric

I tend to showcase abandoned farms and farmhouses in my ongoing Abandoned Americana series. However, today we get images of a one-room schoolhouse in Ridott Township, Illinois. The plaque

South of Freeport lies Albertus Airport, which recently began hosting an annual airshow. Approaching from the south, I recognized the telltale signs of navigational aids and made a brief

Just off U.S. 20 is an unremarkable barn amid the overgrowth of saplings and bramble. This stone row marker, though, piqued my interest. Nearby, a pile of abandoned tires

The legacy of iconic stores in Freeport is apparent if you know what to look for. Rite-Way furniture and appliance has operated since 1972, and its current location once

Across from the county courthouse sits the Lincoln Douglas Center, built in 1897. According to the building’s current owners, the structure features an Italian Renaissance style. The original owners,

This colorful mural adorns the side of a small pub. Across the street is a Classic Cinemas movie theater with a surprising number of screens given its diminutive marquee

We’ll continue the mural theme today and tomorrow, with this pair of wings accompanied with the words “Love, #WhatGoodAreWings IF YOU DON’T FLY. #BeFREE.”

New businesses are reappearing in downtown Freeport, and the city has commissioned (or allowed) new murals in several places—including in this space between buildings. Of course, Freeport has long

This “drive thru” liquor store has closed, having seen better days. A couple blocks over, a defunct One Hour Cleaners sits in a building that was constructed in 1897.

In the last post, I referenced a “project car,” and I name this image “Project House.” It’s sad that a house of this size can fall into such a

Driving around Freeport, I found plenty of interesting spots, including a yard with a variety of vehicles that have been sitting around for decades. North American Van Lines, which

See how long it takes you to find the typo in this photo. Just a few blocks from the abandoned factory is this defunct convenience shop. Nearby is a

My last image of the former Rawleigh’s factory in downtown Freeport, Illinois. One of the most striking aspects of this building is the space that has been cleared from

I love the architectural elements that are common among factory buildings of this era (1890s–1910s). Common among buildings that I’ve seen is this skybridge, robust and adorned with the