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Ukraine today on NBC 4

12 Monday Dec 2022

Posted by Ed Zirkle in photography, Photojournalism, Places, Travel, Ukraine

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photojournalism, Rotarians, Rotary, Ukraine, war

https://www.nbc4i.com/tell-me-more/army-vets-journey-documenting-war-in-ukraine/

I have been very fortunate to have visited Ukraine recently. Few into Warsaw, crossed the border to Lviv and on to Kyiv, Kharkiv and then Odesa.

I met up with Rotarians along the way and they provided me with transportation in each city and a look at what life has been and is now within a country at war.

I am coming to the end of editing and will be able to post the entire trip soon.

Today, Monday 12/12/2022, NBC 4 here in Columbus will air a brief interview on some of what I did and saw in this trip.

Tune in if you have a moment.

Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv
Ukraine Kharkiv

All content ©2022 Ed Zirkle ©2022 Ed Zirkle Media Contact: Ed@EdZirkle.com

Ever Vigil

11 Sunday Sep 2022

Posted by Ed Zirkle in 9/11, NYC, NYC, Photojournalism

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Ed Zirkle, lower Manhattan, One World Trade Center, photojournalism, Twin Towers, World Trade Center

One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan

As I think back to that day, 9/11, on the road with other Ohio State University people I remember the disbelief of what was happening. Called Dad in California to get some clarification and Dad just kept saying “they are gone”. Wasn’t till I had a chance to see the news and the awful images on TV.

Here is a small visual love letter to New York City and world that was and now is…

A look back at lower Manhattan
A look back at lower Manhattan
A look back at lower Manhattan
A look back at lower Manhattan
One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan
One World Trade Center
9/11 Memorial
9/11 Memorial, ghost of the past
One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan
Katyn 1940 Polish Katyn Massacre memorial One World Trade Center
Jersey City 9/11 Memorial
Jersey City 9/11 Memorial
Jersey City 9/11 Memorial
One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan
One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan
One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan

There I go but for…

21 Thursday Apr 2022

Posted by Ed Zirkle in Uncategorized

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Things we don’t know, see or want to understand. The reality is there are people who have served our country and live in the wood or under a bridge. They aren’t on the street corner, just don’t have a place, fell thru the crack, just want to be left alone.
I met Benito under a bridge in New Orlean’s and his brother Luis. Benito is a veteran, lives a quiet life in a tent, doesn’t like being around others and lives life off the grid.
The first time I met Benito I found a dime next to his foot. Not a big deal, a good friend of mine and I would look for coins around parking meters after a meeting downtown just for fun. This wasn’t fun and it was disturbing to me to find it and give it to Benito.
How do we fit into this world and lending a hand to those less fortunate? Something for all of us to ponder, act upon.
I see them and wonder could I have ended up here?
More to come later on homeless veterans.

These images were taken on the Momenta Project NOLA: Documenting Nonprofits 2022 workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo © Ed Zirkle/Momenta Workshops 2022.

Couldn’t Imagine

13 Wednesday Apr 2022

Posted by Ed Zirkle in photography, Photojournalism

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Dorothea Lange, Mary Ellen Mark, photography, Walker Evans

I’ve been photographing for a very long time and most of that time I’d call myself a photojournalist. But now, seems I have/am morphing into a photo documentarian. I don’t put myself in the Dorothea Lange or Walker Evans level but that is something of the work I enjoy.

Today I purchased 3 prints from a Sotheby’s auction. Prints that I couldn’t imagine ever owning, just seeing in a book.

Walker Evans
1903 – 1975
Abandoned Shack
gelatin silver print, the Lunn Gallery stamp on the reverse, 1930s, printed later
image: 7 ⅜ by 9 in. (18.7 by 22.9 cm.)
https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-ginny-williams-collection?msclkid=20d46554bb6111ec89bf668d084314a2

Dorothea Lange
1895 – 1965
White Angel Bread Line, San Francisco
gelatin silver print, 1933, printed posthumously
image: 20 ½ by 15 ¼ in. (52.1 by 38.7 cm.)

Mary Ellen Mark
B. 1940 – 2015
Selected Images (Dita Von Teese and Iko)
2 unique, large-format Polaroid Polacolor prints, comprising ‘Iko – The Great’ and ‘Dita Von Teese (with Iko),’ each signed, titled, dated, and inscribed in ink in the margin, 2006 (2)
images: each approximately 24 by 21 in. (61 by 53.3 cm.)

Such a joy to be able to hang these images.

Sen Bob Dole

05 Sunday Dec 2021

Posted by Ed Zirkle in Famous, NC, Political, Political

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Bob Dole, Elizabeth Dole, Government, NC, North Carolina, Political, Sen Elizabeth Dole

I had the pleasure of meeting both Mr. and Mrs. Dole during Sen Elizabeth Dole campaign in North Carolina in 2008. Both very approachable, warm and charming.

Sad to see another member of what I would call the old guard that knew how to work with everyone and still get the job done.

Senator Bob Dole at Senator Elizabeth Dole campaign rally in Wilmington, NC
Senator Bob Dole at Senator Elizabeth Dole campaign rally in Wilmington, NC
Senator Bob Dole at Senator Elizabeth Dole campaign rally in Wilmington, NC
Senator Bob Dole at Senator Elizabeth Dole campaign rally in Wilmington, NC
Senator Bob Dole at Senator Elizabeth Dole campaign rally in Wilmington, NC
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Photography will change a little

19 Friday Nov 2021

Posted by Ed Zirkle in Photo shoot, photography, Photojournalism

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Nikon, Nikon Z9, photography, photojournalism, Z9

Had a couple of moments with a Nikon Z9 last night.

NPS – Nikon Professional Services – did their dog and pony show on the Z9. Very, very interesting! If this camera does half the things in my hands that I saw demoed last night sports photography will change and be a bit easier for me.

Andrew Hancock gave a great talk regarding his use of the Z9 and insight was a big help in knowing the $$$$ spent on this body will be worth the cost.

Ck this out: Andrew Hancock Z9 image explanation.

Hope to have the real thing in my hands in a couple of weeks and share some images!

Image from Gaget90.com

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The way it’s supposed to be.

11 Thursday Nov 2021

Posted by Ed Zirkle in Columbus OH, friends, Veterans Day

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fellowship, International, Veterans Day

Morning breakfast after a meeting where we gather again to break bread and solve the world’s problems.

Today, Veterans Day, and as talk, joke and share fellowship it’s the way American should be. A Jordanian ex airforce, an Israel ex artillery officer, 2 US military- Navy and Army, plus those that serve in a different way. Peace

Colorful Fall

10 Wednesday Nov 2021

Posted by Ed Zirkle in Columbus OH, Exploring Ohio, Photo shoot, photography

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autumn, color, fall foliage, fall leaves, metro park, photography, Prairie Oaks

Day trip to Prairie Oats to find some fall color was a bit colorless. Seems the late October heat kept the trees thinking it was still summer. The chemistry of going from green to brilliant orange, red, yellow and even a pretty brown all depend on carotenoids.

And to explain that, won’t be me… Appalachian State University Biology professor, Howard Neufeld – the ‘fall guy’ – is the man. Check out this article on how it happens. What Causes Leaves To Change Color?

Meanwhile we went mostly colorless and just lost leaves. So here is my ‘fall color’ from Prairie Oaks this week. Enjoy!

  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd West Jefferson, OH 43162 39.995131, -83.253761
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