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Eric Fichtl

ABOUT

A few details about the person behind this website.

I’m that guy in the picture.

I am an editor and a writer, with a background in publishing, journalism, websites, and design. I also love photography and am exploring my interest in filmmaking.

Spoiler alert: This site features some of my writing and photography.


Me

 

 

My career has focused on supporting nonprofit organisations and social justice causes. I studied history and international affairs. I’ve resided in a number of places including Berlin, Bonn, New York, Hong Kong, Sofia, Buenos Aires, London, Chicago, and Geneva. I remain available for call-up to the Irish squad, should a deficient right-back be required (hint, hint).

 

  • Less-than-useful facts about me

  • First camera (ca. 1984)
    Kodak Disc 3500
  • First SLR (1998)
    Pentax ZX-M / MZ-M
  • Football leanings
    Country over club, come on Ireland!
    Member, Union Berlin (but Hertha-friendly).
    Co-owner, Lewes FC.
    Argentina over Brazil, Boca over River.
    Richard Dunne, si. Sergio Ramos, no.
    Allez les Écureuils!
  • Clock format
    24-hour clock, it's just clearer
  • Favourite food
    Might just be flautas de queso.
    Saag panir, arugula pizza, and fondue close seconds.
    I could survive on baguettes indefinitely.
  • Favourite element
    Bromine

 

El Equipo

A revealing new documentary from Bernardo Ruiz – visit the film's website and read my personal reflection on contributing to the production.

Note: The texts here come from work done around the world in different professional and academic settings, where I generally adhered to the prevailing local style. I don't deem it necessary to harmonise styles now.

The site's fonts are Yantramanav and Lato, used under the Open Font License. Icons on the site are from Font Awesome, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. Fonts and icons are hosted locally, not imported with scripting.

This is a low-cookie website, using only two essential cookies that expire when you leave, and no external third-party cookies.

I built this site using Craft CMS, based on the W3.css framework. Many thanks to Andrew Kelly of Anbod.io for his support.



<p>A Colombian soldier with his pet spider monkey.</p>
<p>Two people quite enjoying the seaside district of Stanley, Hong Kong.</p>
<p>Gentle waves entering the cosy cove of Playa Jeremi.</p>
<p>Signs of life at a storefront that's seen better days.</p>

 

30+
Years as a vegetarian
55+
Countries visited
2+
Fairtrade coffees per day
2 and 10+
Full and half marathons completed

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Often in Berlin (not pictured)
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