the well-lit building across the street reflected nicely on this glass façade and the odd blue-lit floor under construction called down to me to take this shot

• happy consumption
• Momo tags the width of Manhattan

I’m showing another photograph from the fountain that is located south of the “Chase” building (here). I have a couple more of these that will likely post, so I hope you like fountains. Speaking of fountains and free-flow, Thanksgiving is tomorrow (free-flowing meat, alcohol, and backhanded compliments*). Yay for the holidays. I’m not going anywhere, but safe travels to those who are.

*depends on your family/social group

this was shot here.

Welcome to version 4 of wvallen.com. The machine is nearly complete, so enjoy the new interface and added features. At some point I’ll add color, but for now, you’ll have to imagine it.

still building the site…

I’m still constructing the site. I guess I could have waited until I was done customizing the theme before I switched to the new version, but I didn’t feel like waiting.

version 4 is what you’re looking at and getting frustrated with as you try to navigate.

enjoy.

yay for change
1. parts of the government are changing
2. the weather is changing
3. this site is changing

lose time by following this link: Photographs from the Chicago Daily News:1902-1933, Chicago Historical Society (American Memory, Library of Congress)
please vote

normally, i prefer landscape-oriented photos, however this one called for the portrait experience. speaking of changes, i’m in the planning phase of my site’s redesign. i realize that i change versions often, but what the hell, i’m bored with this interface.

…and i didnt just pass the academic hurdle, i kicked its ass. oh, and i didn’t take names.

Dear Viewers,
Lately, I’ve been bogged down with preparing for an academic hurdle of a disproportionate size. I’ll be stumbling over that hurdle on 11-2-6, at which point, I’ll return to more consistent posting. Furthermore, I have big plans for this site. These include, but are not limited to, a theme change with fresh paint, exciting new projects, more words, and a general increase in the photography quality. For now, hang in there.

With much love,
Vallen

i’ve been too busy to shoot, so you get to look at one from the archive