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Eric Fichtl
<p>A man thinks while drinking pulque, a traditional Mesoamerican indigenous drink made from the maguey plant.</p>

Thanks for visiting. This website features my photography, writing, and a bit about me.

PHOTOS

Here is a random sample of my photos. Visit my galleries for many more.


<p>A streetlight works wonders on an old wall.</p>
<p>A family walks through the fields outside Marktoberdorf, Bavaria.</p>
<p>A figure crosses the Ponte de la Balote by night.<br /></p>
<p>A goatherd in central Bulgaria.</p>
<p>The spectacular Véu da Noiva (Bridal Veil) waterfall in the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park. The falls drop a dramatic 86 metres into a perfect pool...</p>
<p>People gather around a statue of Hong Kong film idol Bruce Lee. <br /></p>
<p>Sunlight slices through forests beneath the Odle peaks.</p>
<p>Two zebras almost seem to hug. Or is it a defensive posture?</p>
TEXTS

A lot of what I write professionally carries no byline. Here are some of the works I have put my name to.

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Washington’s Colombian Habit

Just what are U.S. taxpayers getting for the billions of dollars spent in Colombia?
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Times Square Record Mart: Universidad de Música Latina

A quick take on the legendary record shop in Times Square Subway station, just before it closed...
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On Proyecto Desaparecidos' 'Muro de la Memoria'

The Muro invokes the unresolved nature of disappearance, reminding us of the special anguish this crime inflicts. It is also an invitation to action.