Gunthar Fleck

For Chicagoans, you’ve likely passed this abandoned building in the loop when in the area. It was built in the 19th century as a “high rise” office building right at the center of the fastest growing city at the turn of the 19th century. It’s beautiful. #film #urbanphotography #photography #art

Chicago, looking east down Grand Street. I love this block. It is much less polished than any surrounding areas, but rooted in rich history, good bars, and infamous culture. #filmphotography #photography #urbanphotography #minolta #art #citylife

Any love for an ugly chicago alleyway? Something about the litter, faded red paint, and the way the building’s edges lead your eye deeper down just caught me. #streetphotography #urbanphotography #filmphotography
#photography #art #citylife

Last picture of Vegas and I can leave it in the memories. El Cortez was a refuge in the desert during my degenerate days. A shithole of last resorts. Since been redeveloped on the inside to unrecognizable levels. However, the outside remains preserved in forever cool. #gambling #photography #art

Scenes from Vegas: a freshly married bride and, assumingely, the groom’s best man dispute the nickel and dime fees this greedy hotel has tacked on to their big day.

Never thought a book I was reading could be so accurately titled. Every day I woke up in Vegas, I told myself this. It’s a mantra.

The view from where I wanted to jump after Blackjack robbed me. #vegas #photography #neon #gambling

Escaping Chicago for a minute, I caught this beautifully balanced shot while sitting as passenger princess. #minolta #filmphotgraphy #photography #biker #art #travel #roadtrip

A promotional poster featuring a dog, dogyard mag’s logo, and the words “Unleash your wild side at dogyardmag.com Looking for a quick read that anyone could sink their canines into? You're barking up the right tree, then. Accepting Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, Art, and Photography on topics of all variety.”

dogyard mag debuts this week! We’d love for you to find a home in this dogyard. We’re ready to read and ready to hit the ground running! You can find an interview with out managing editor up now! #writing #writingcommunity #poetry #fiction #CNF #art #photography

Two Chicago icons in one picture: the El and Sears. #urbanphotography #filmphotography #photography #chicago #art

Perpetually waiting for the train in Chicago. #urbanphotography #photography #film #chicago #filmphotographt #blackandwhite #art

A glimpse of Parisian living. Snagged a photo of this woman contemplating something in solitude along the Seine. The subtleness of the yellow heels are my favorite here. #Paris #UrbanPhotogeaphy #Photography #candid #fashion

Random stranger rolling a joint in Greece. The full pink wall is just as present as the guy’s discrete actions. #Photography #urbanphotography #greece

Give it up for shadowy figures at the end of corridors #paris #urbanphotography #photography #shadows #lumix

A little haunting in Greece. An abandoned hotel that sits on a beach with waves lapping the front steps offers decaying rooms for the occasional squatter. #travel #greece #photography #abandoned

Still thawing out in southern Europe. Chicago hasn’t got the summer memo yet #Photography #Lumix #Greece #Mykonos

Who’s going in? It’s in Mykonos after all? Couldn’t be too bad. #UrbanPhotography #StreetArt #Photography

Over the weekend I participated in the 48 Hour Film Project. I had to write, direct, edit, and submit a film between Friday night and Sunday night. This film scratched a creative itch for me unlike any other project I’ve done. Not yet to be released, but here’s the poster. #filmmaking #art

How about some neon titillation from around River North? #35mm #filmphotography #chicagoartist #chicago #photography #urbanphotography #nsfw

Chicago’s final snow for the season is expected today. Here was the last blanket laying one we received several weeks back. #minolta #35mmfilm #filmphotography #chicago #urbanphotography #snow #chicagoartist

Looking down Clark in River North, what is now an office building that hosts Maggiano’s stands stunning. It was originally a St Regis Hotel back in the 19th century that was known for its seediness and crappy diner that was frequented by thieves and artists. #chicago #filmphotgraphy #history

Not film, but a fun shot today to mess around with coloring. Kind of getting the hang of grading I think.

#WickerPark #Photography #Neon #UrbanPhotography #Chicago

This was the first block I lived on when I moved to Chicago forever ago. Here’s my effortless attempt to show its beauty the other day.

#film #chicago #photography #filmphotography #urbanphotography #lincolnpark #weinerscircle

Slowly turning my living room into a film studio #filmphotography #photography #photographersofbluesky #urbanliving #minolta

Presenting my existential dread in writing… thanks @maudlinhouse.bsky.social for publishing!

It’s Not Your Thirties That Will Kill You I’m wiping a tear of laughter from my eye as I’m sitting in the corner booth of an Outback Steakhouse in Rosemont, Illinois. Across the table from me is our waitress, Delores, who has now taken a seat...

It’s Not Your Thirties That Will Kill You by Gunthar Fleck

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Yeah, this was a departure from my usual technical shot. It has me hoping for more rainy days!

Father John Misty looks so good in red. You could say, “He cleans up.”

How do we feel about a picture in the rain? Could be fun, but could also piss you off when the focus liked raindrops better than the brewery. Or maybe it’s cool in an intentional “best I can do” sort of way.

Exactly, the summer neighborhood festivals in 75 degree weather is superior to anywhere else.