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I made a questionable travel decision. But it was worth it.
Three flights, 18 hours, and jet lag — for something I could’ve driven to in 5 hours
Nov 4

October 2025

A small story from an airport line and the absurd ritual of proving you belong.
Written 37,000 feet in the air by someone who has been overthinking it for four hours.
Oct 29 • 
Paul D O’Malley
I had to grow older to appreciate my homeland.
A photographer reflects on leaving Ireland, finding perspective abroad, and finally seeing his homeland, and himself, with new appreciation.
Oct 14 • 
Paul D O’Malley
Framing Negative Space
I’ve written two pieces negative space in street photography.
Oct 12 • 
Paul D O’Malley
Negative Space and Fancy Footwork
You like what you like. Shrug emoji.
Oct 7 • 
Paul D O’Malley

September 2025

Negative Space, Positive Impact
It's what's not in the photo
Sep 30 • 
Paul D O’Malley
Images from Sensō-Ji, Tokyo
I’ve written two pieces about the scenes from this amazing location in Tokyo.
Sep 28 • 
Paul D O’Malley
Chasing Smoke at Tokyo’s Sensō-ji Temple
Context is king.
Sep 25 • 
Paul D O’Malley
Now, it’s Smoke.
Cleansing at Sensō-ji
Sep 21 • 
Paul D O’Malley
Welcome to The Long Look Letters
Photographs, process, and the long look. Welcome
Sep 17 • 
Paul D O’Malley
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