I have been posting to this blog for over 13 years, each year reporting on accomplishments over the prior year and goals for the new year.

2024 is no different. My main photography goal for the year is listed in the January submission of the 2024 C.London 52 Week Photography Challenge. Content this year will work towards that goal in addition to my general shooting. Check out my website "About" page to learn more. The website is at www.jeffmarcowitz.photography 

All content posted here in the blog will also be on the website, however with a subscription to the blog, you'll continue to receive the email notifications.

Thanks to all of you who have followed this photo blog for many years and welcome to any newcomers. My hope is that the images and stories are interesting and thought-provoking as I continue this creative journey. As always, comments, critiques and suggestions (here and the website) are welcome and appreciated as they often lead to new ideas and inspiration.

Thank You.
Jeff

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Chicago Tro ley Co.

Chicago Tro ley Co.

Via Flickr:
Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL

Monday, December 30, 2013

Observe

Observe Via Flickr:
Adams Street
Chicago, IL

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Green Eggs & Ham

Green Eggs & Ham
Via Flickr:
Union Station
Chicago, IL

Look-alikes or not? You make the call.

Green Eggs & Ham

Submitted for ClicheSaturday - Look Alikes

Friday, December 27, 2013

Debra

Debra

Via Flickr:
On my way to the train, she was standing along the busy sidewalk shaking her plastic cup. I told her about the $2 Portrait project and she readily agreed to participate. Debra is a born and raised Chicagoan who lives in Riverdale on the south side with her two children ages 15 and 17. She also has a 38 year old son, which surprised me. Debra is 58 and says she’s out on the street to “help make ends meet”. She smiled broadly when I told her she didn’t look old enough to have a 38 year old…said she really appreciated the compliment.

We talked a short time about the south side, where I lived until age 9 and my wife lived until age 18. Debra was talkative & friendly and I would have liked to spend more time with her learning more of her story. I gave her $2, wished her a happy New Year and we shook hands as I took off for my train.

Taken 12/27/13

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Holiday Travel

Holiday Travel

Via Flickr:
Union Station
Chicago, IL

I especially like the double hat with the scarf inbetween. You need that for the 9 degree temps.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Udon Trance

Udon Trance

Via Flickr:
I was right there at the glass shooting away and these guys were so intent on their meal, they never looked up. Never said a word to each other either.

King of Thai Noodle House
San Francisco, CA

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Fire Hazard

Fire Hazard

Via Flickr:
I first asked him if he's ever lit his beard on fire…he said no. Then I asked if I could take his picture…he said yes. But he wouldn't look at me.

Market Street
San Francisco, CA

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Gramps

Gramps

Via Flickr:
Market Street
San Francisco, CA

SPNC - Year 4 - Instruction #01
"When photographing, behave with strangers the same way you behave with your relatives." - Frederic Le Mauff

Friday, December 6, 2013

Anonymous

Anonymous

Via Flickr:
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Rosemont, IL

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Animal

Animal

Via Flickr:
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Rosemont, IL

Sunday, December 1, 2013

"Hey, I'm Talkin' To You."

"Hey, I'm Talkin' To You."

Via Flickr:
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Rosemont, IL