Budapest Wolves

Some color images from the Budapest Wolves American football team.

Budapest Wolves

Some more shots from the football game.

Budapest Wolves

The Budapest Wolves went 10-2 this season, losing to a team they thought they could easily beat last Saturday during the semi-finals for the European Championship. The team is comprised of both Hungarian and American players. Most have backgrounds in sports such as hockey, and some members of the team participate for a season to condition for college ball or to make it in the NFL. These are just a few of the images I shot and toned in black and white. I think I may put together an essay using a few of these along with a few other images, in color.

Yes, there's a rainbow

Here is one of the photos from Budapest. I may upload more today, but I'm bumming an internet connection from an apartment next to my friend's. It fades in and out so I may lose patience. But I shot this a day after a long day seeing museums and hanging with Tamas Dezso, who I was able to meet up with while I was there. Tamas is a really cool guy and was able to show me around District 8, an area he's been photographing for a while now. On my last day in Budapest, we went to the Hungarian photo museum, which mainly had a lot of artsy stuff from the Vú Gallery in France. It was still cool to see and talk about though. More images should come soon.

An Ode to a Toad

Hello! So tomorrow I head to Copenhagen and then fly to Budapest at 7 AM Friday morning. Last year around this time I dreamed about traveling somewhere and being a photographer who travels around the world. I got into this whole photo thing to become a staff photographer at National Geographic. (ok, hold the laughter) Then a few years back, I learned that they don't have staff photographers. Still in school, and learning that the majority of photographers share this same dream, it seemed a bit impossible and unrealistic. But last June, I never thought that I'd be sitting in my apartment in Denmark writing this. I figured I would just be doing the same old same old, looking at websites and books from photographers who have seen it all. Struggling to find my niche and fit into the world. Maybe I still haven't found my niche, but I've realized dreams become reality when you stick to what you want to do and stick with friends. Maybe I'll never find my niche, and maybe I don't need National Geographic to see the world. It's hard sometimes to realize I'm 22 years-old and still have plenty of time left for adventure. It's hard in this world of competition. I guess it's in my nature to have some sort of instant gratification. And I've always looked ahead. I got to Denmark and asked myself, "What next?" But it's not always about what the next thing is, it's about living in the moment and making some close friends along the way. It's about the small things in the only life we have and it's about doing what keeps you happy. Photography has been one of these things that has kept me content, but always wondering, what next? Life's an adventure and a time for risks. It's so true that you don't realize what you have until it's gone. So maybe it's not yet a "Photographic Life," as Sam Abell describes. But then again, almost every decision I've made has been because of photography. Maybe this really is what I should continue to try and do?

Along the way, there have been people who have helped me...held my hand at points...but have always steered me in the right direction. Dave Ellis for example. And I don't think I give you enough thanks. I don't think there are enough thank yous to say or ways to express how fortunate I've been to have friends like Dave, Dylan and Pete who have put up with me since the beginning. And for Mike and Reza who also really got me thinking in a different way while interning two summers ago. And for the 12 chodes who have constantly pushed me, you know who you are, thanks. And for my friends who I've made here in Denmark. Constantly being pushed to try something new and not take the safe way out. To take risks and break the norm. Emil, Dan, Hanne, Tonje, thanks.

Maybe I won't be a pioneer in something, or be an amazing photographer, but if one picture can affect one person in some way. If they hang it on their refrigerator, then I guess it's good enough for me. I often debated whether I should do photojournalism. I think it has become a lifestyle for me, especially while in school. And when something becomes so close, I question it as I question everything. Recently, I saw it as telling about other people's lives without living my own. Someone does something, boom, take a picture. Talk with them about them. Make a friend. Picture after picture of someone with a story, anyone. I'm generally a quiet person, so most non-photographers don't know what I do. I have a conversation with someone, I'm not going to announce, "yeah, I've photographed such and such." It's not who I am. Maybe this fits into telling about other people.

Anyways, enough of this stream of conscious bantering, I've got to go pack. Just felt like writing this before heading off because I don't think I will post until I get back. Maybe once or twice. We'll see. But it will be nice to get away from the idea that right after shooting something, I need to post it on the blog. Again, thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way. I'm in a position I never thought would have existed had it not been for all of you.

Oh, and THANKS to my parents. Had it not been for their love and support, nothing...NOTHING would have happened or continue to happen.

John

Guess Where I'm Going?

Friday I fly out of Copenhagen and land in Budapest early in the morning. I'll be staying there until the following Friday hoping to work on a few stories. I think the place I'm crashing has internet, so maybe I'll post some phots.

Picture from WorldAtlas.com

Then and Now

While in Copenhagen, I decided to photograph a few of the places I photographed during the Ungdomshuset riots back in the beginning of March. Most of the places I just stumbled on while walking around the city for a few days with friends. More snap shots really. If I have time before leaving, I think it would be neat to spend a little extra time making better photographs. But it may not happen, as there's a lot of other things going on. This is the basic concept.

Graffiti continued...

København Tags

I spent the last week hanging out in Copenhagen with friends and walking around the city. I shot some graffiti while I was there. It's everywhere you turn and on everything. Cars, houses, businesses, trees...you name it. The coolest thing were the bathrooms in bars and restaurants who often post a sign asking customers to limit graffiti to only the bathrooms.

Friends

Photos of friends in the last few days. Some in Aarhus, some in Copenhagen.

BACK IN ACTION!

This blog is back in action after testing a different host. Check this for recent work. Thanks, John.

BLOG TO CHANGE ADDRESS!!!!!

I have a new blog and may not update this one anymore. I found something that looks a lot better and I like the variety and options it provides, so peace out blogger. The new blog address is:

tullyfoto.wordpress.com