Random Photographs, Thoughts, & Tales | March - April, 2026
Lots of photos from a surprisingly lovely spring in the inane apocalypse: a liquor store, a favorite liqueur, four-point field goals, Windows XP, a bird, a Star Trek reference, and more.
The Garden of Hope
If the second coming of Christ occurred today in the greater-Cincinnati area, what’s the first thing people would even say to Jesus Christ?
“Have you tried the chili?”
A Big Boy Graveyard + Other Assorted Film Shots
A collection of various 35mm shots made in 2020 that didn’t necessarily have a place in a larger story or post.
Demonstrations in Cincinnati on May 30, June 1, June 3, and June 8, 2020.
As demonstrations against racism and police brutality took place across the world following the death of George Floyd, I documented some of the local protests for Cincinnati Public Radio/91.7 WVXU. The following photographs were made on May 30, June 1, June 3, and June 8, 2020.
The Revolving Restaurant of Covington
In 2009, archaeologists believed they had uncovered evidence of the first revolving restaurant. If their research was correct, Emperor Nero had one in his Palatine Hill Palace around 54-68 AD—quite awhile before the idea of spinning dining rooms spread across the United States (and Cincinnati) in the mid-20th Century.
January 2018
Photographs made in January 2018 that didn't necessarily fir into a larger story or post.
The Alignment of Cincinnati and Covington
If you were blissfully unaware of Midwestern georgraphy, you might look across at Covington from Cincinnati and assume it's all one big city, an urban street grid not separated by a river and state borders. That's now how it is, but here's the story of how Covington and Cincinnati physically aligned and continue to do so, with old ways of thinking still found today.
Autumn Morning in Covington
Some frames made on a fall morning while shooting for another story in Covington, KY in the shadow of the iconic bridge.
Frames from Sunday September 10, 2017
The corner of 4th/Vine in Downtown Cincinnati and Scott/4th in Covington. Trying to chase some light on a Sunday evening and looking back into street photography while wandering on the bike. Felt like the only people around were either going to/at the riverfront park or disappointed, drunken Bengals fans wallowing about.
January 2017
Favorite photographs made in January 2017 that didn't necessarily have a place in a larger article or story: Cincinnati, transit, churches, gloomy days, a few nice weather days, interesting views, art, the river, a thank you, and delicious food.
The Fall of Celebrity Themed Restaurants in Cincinnati
Willie's Sports Cafe in Covington was once an iconic sports bar named for and once partially owned by a local radio host. It's the latest in a long line of celebrity inspired restaurants in the area to close up shop.
July & August 2016
Photographs from the months of July/August of 2016 that don't necessarily have a place in a larger article or story. Images made with a Canon 60D, Canon 7DMKII, or iPhone 6.
With Snow and Ice, Cincinnati echoes Brooklyn
With the freezing rain and snow coming through this past Sunday, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge connecting the cities of Cincinnati, OH and Covington, KY was closed due to ice accumulating on its surface. The lack of traffic allowed the rare opportunity to walk right down the middle of the road and see a unique perspective of the Queen City icon as it echoed the views of its Brooklyn brother.
Jeff Ruby's Floating Restaurant, The Waterfront, Broke Away Again
The Waterfront, a floating restaurant on the Kentucky shore of the Ohio River that offered vistas of downtown Cincinnati, broke away from its moorings again earlier today in Covington, KY. The incident follows a similar one in March of 2011 when the riverfront dining establishment was dislodged by flood waters with around 100 patrons on board before becoming stuck against the nearby Clay Wade Bailey Bridge.
Epistles of The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge
The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge isn't pretty - it's tough and gritty. It lacks the iconic majesty of the Roebling, the connection to attractions like the Purple People, the bright colors of the Big Mac and the political discussion of the Brent Spence.
The Shuttered Restaurant Flotilla of Covington
The Ohio River is the lifeblood from which Cincinnati was born. At one point in time, it was littered with steam boats and paddle wheels bound to head west. Even today, it's still a major shipping channel for freight barges. On the shores of Northern Kentucky, where the view of the Cincinnati skyline is a preeminent feature, floating restaurants and attractions took the place of steam boats.
But in Covington, there's a fleet of shuttered vessels that aren't currently serving any customers.