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Eric Fichtl
<p>A woman waits at a level crossing in Buenos Aires.</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 view of Jakarta's very modern Istiqlal Mosque, one of the largest in the world. It dates from the late 1970s and its style is very much of its era.</p>
<p>A woman selling dried fish in San Salvador's central market.</p>
<p>A man lost in his thoughts on a tram in central Sofia.</p>
<p>Portrait of Caroline</p>
<p>A winter afternoon at the corner of Lavalle and Suipacha, entering the Microcentro.<br /></p>
<p>A cold spell froze this flower before it could unfurl.</p>
<p>Late autumn light hits a facade in central Berlin.</p>
<p>A Parisian carries precious baguettes through the glassy La Défense district. </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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The Ambiguous Nature of “Collaboration” in Colombia

Most Colombians have done something that might result in them being labeled a collaborator or sympathizer by one of Colombia’s armed groups.
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When Disaster Strikes: Considerations for Helping Relief Efforts

The decision to head to a disaster area is not one that should be taken without first considering the complexities of the situation.
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On Laura Alcoba's 'The Rabbit House'

A unique exploration of a childhood interrupted by the onset of dictatorship and widespread repression.