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Eric Fichtl
<p>Two well-armed national police officers patrol the streets of Tame, passing sun-beaten election murals for the then-mayor.</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 fallen leaf turns translucent as it decomposes in the last gasp of winter.</p>
<p>Snow, cold, and the early hour make for sparse traffic on Manhattan's Third Avenue.</p>
<p>A contemplative fisherman in the heart of Zlatá Praha.</p>
<p>Two Mexico City cobblers in their uniquely decorated workshop. <br /></p>
<p>A man arriving home in Havana.</p>
<p>There was something pleasing about this pub ceiling in London.<br /></p>
<p>Vines and a tree gradually reclaim a colonial era building in Jakarta's historic core.</p>
<p>Small details in woodlands near Buckow, Germany.</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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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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Uribe Administration Impeding Foreign Press

The new president moves to limit any potentially damaging reports appearing in the foreign press.
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Washington’s Colombian Habit

Just what are U.S. taxpayers getting for the billions of dollars spent in Colombia?