Crenelations

Porto, Portugal

A section of the city wall dating back to the 14th century that still stands outside São Benito Station, adjacent to the Dom Luis I Bridge and along the Duoro River.  The tower crane visible in the scene is one of many present on the skyline and provides a stark contrast between old and new.

Leica M EV1 @ F8 | 28mm | 1/200 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Photographed 5/12/26

Train Wall

Porto, Portugal

The top level of the Ponte Dom Luis I Bridge spanning the Duoro River is shared by both pedestrians and commuter trains.  As a train passes by the narrow pedestrian walkways along the edge, a reflective wall is created.

Leica M EV1 @ F5.6 | 28mm | 1/125 sec | ISO 80

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

All Photographed 5/12/26

Departure/Arrival

52 Assignments - Exposure 43 - On The Road

Catching up on some 52 Assignments posting.  Using the rail"road" since I didn't want to drive and photograph at the same time!

Departure

Chicago, IL

Late night departure from Union Station after an Elite Eight March Madness game at United Center.  Have been riding this train route for over 40 years and have never seen the platform this devoid of trains.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 | 1/40 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 400

Photographed 3/27/26

Arrival

Chicago, IL

Approaching Union Station for the No Kings rally.

Sony A7Cii @ f4 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 640

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/28/26

Bridges, Trains & Towers

These photos were taken July 10, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, CA with my Voigtlander Bessa R4M on Cinestill 400D 35mm film. While most of my photography remains digital, I am very much enjoying a reintroduction to film photography.

Bridges, Trains & Towers 1

Voigtlander Bessa R4M | 28mm | Cinestill 400D

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Bridges, Trains & Towers 2

Voigtlander Bessa R4M | 28mm | Cinestill 400D

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Bridges, Trains & Towers 3

Voigtlander Bessa R4M | 28mm | Cinestill 400D

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

More City Perspectives

The last few shots from June 19th & 20th photowalks in downtown Chicago with some photography friends visiting from out of town.

Three Scenes In One

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f5 | 1/400 | 50mm equiv | ISO 200

Contrast In Style

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/125 | 85mm equiv | ISO 125

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Urban Canyon

Sony A7IV @ f4.5 | 1/640 | 20mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Iconic "L"

While spending a couple of days earlier in June shooting photos with photography friends visiting Chicago from out of town, we did a photography tour with Teresa Peek - Tour Through a Lens (https://www.tourthroughalens.com). Teresa took us to this location where the "L" appears to turn in on itself.

As a local, I couldn't believe I'd never seen nor heard of this shot. Also, being a local, I could not pass up the opportunity to capture it myself.  See the BTS shots below where I'm hanging out of the parking structure with camera in one hand.

Iconic "L"

Sony A7IV @ f4 | 1/125 | 20mm | ISO 200

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Behind The Scene - Iconic "L"

Photographed by Vincent Harn

Behind The Scene - Iconic "L"

Photographed by Alex Tse