IN DEVELOPMENT: Alex Sheremet’s Best Photos

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A selection of Alex Sheremet's photos from across the world, as part of his photo portfolio.

[This photographic portfolio originally appeared in Alex Sheremet’s literary magazine, automachination.]

Although I have been taking photos for some time, there was no real purpose behind it until Joel Parrish and I decided to shoot our first film—From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet. Today, I am in the habit of carrying a camera on my walks, which has better attuned me to my surroundings and creates an obligation to document them.

These photos are arranged chronologically, beginning in 2009/10, when I was studying abroad in China and Greece. There is almost nothing from this period, despite having taken 100s of photos, as they are not worth looking at. The ones that do appear are poorly preserved and/or damaged. In all, there are a couple dozen photos between 2009 and 2021 that were good (or at least ‘interesting’) enough to display—a hit rate which suggests my lack of interest in photography then.

As time goes on, I will add material to this page. Given the need for compression on this website, interested readers can email me for high-definition versions of these photos. Most of these initial shots were taken with a Canon EOS M50 digital camera (plus stills ripped from its 4K video feature) and a Pentax MX (35mm analog film) with DaVinci Resolve for color grading. All images are copyright (c) Alex Sheremet, except where otherwise noted.

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A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet of "Christina", a Chinese-American woman, in Beijing, in the summer of 2009. She is smiling in profile against a red background.

“Christina’s World.” Beijing, 2009.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet of Yellow Mountain in China, taken in 2009, showing brown stone receding into mist.

“Yellow Mountain.” China, 2009.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, as tourists roam about. It is sliced diagonally by shadow.

“Parthenon.” Athens, 2010.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a mausoleum with wanderers at its center.

“Empty Mausoleum.” Greece, 2010.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a warm January day at the beach near Athens, Greece, with three figures in silhouette against the sunset.

“Four On A Beach.” Near Athens, 2010.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a mountain over a small city in Korea, with 3 silhouetted figures in pitch-black standing over a green and blue sea-scape.

“Sea Silhouettes.” Korea, 2014.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a sea of stacked wishing stones in rural Korea with two figures in the background.

“Wishing Stones.” Korea, 2014.

A photo by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a gnarled empty tree branch high into the sky against a clouds and an orange mountain.

“The Staff.” Korea, 2014.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a coming sunset over a lake around Portland, Oregon, with a large tree stump.

“Lake Stump.” Oregon, 2015.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a bright-blue sky in the background, with very dark, almost black trees in the foreground.

“Nesting Shadows.” Portland, Oregon, 2015.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a kind of rockscape in the Oregon mountains, with cable-cars in the distance.

“Escape From The Rocks.” Oregon mountains, 2015.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a crystal-clear figure treading water in the middle of a lake with mountains, and the background is blurred radially.

“Treading Water.” Oregon lake, 2015.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a bush-cat named Lord by a house, under green foliage, framed by a white fence as if a polaroid border.

“Bush Cat (Lord)”. New York City, 2019. You can hear Lord’s story here.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting the mountains of Korea with white rocks, a stream, and a cable-car for the lazy hikers.

“For Lazy Hikers.” Korea, 2019.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting colorful rocks and black clouds in the mountains of Korea.

“Cast Stones.” Korea, 2019.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a rock-mound casting a shadow over an otherwise sunny, wintry Korea.

“Rock Mound.” Korea, 2019.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a rocky path towards a sylvan meeting place.

“Sylvan Grove.” Korea, 2019.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a sunlit mansion in Kingston, NY.

“Sunspots.” Kingston, NY, 2021.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a mist-covered yet colorful Montreal with red foliage and skyscrapers from Mount Royal.

“Mount Royal.” Montreal, Canada, 2021.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a forest dominated by green and then brown colors in the same shot, denoting a change of season.

“Exit Summer.” Montreal, 2021.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a city scene in Queens, New York City, of bright nighttime construction with a graffiti background.

“Night Construction.” Queens, New York City, 2021.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a cemetery in New York City after the camera lens was fogged up.

“Cemetery Through A Fogged Lens.” Brooklyn, NYC, 2023.

A photograph by poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting the author blurred at a window, combining with the foliage.

“With The Author (Alex Sheremet).” New York City, 2023.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a bright violet light against two orange safety cones, with imprinted footsteps leading out of a dark alley with a distant orange light.

“Minneapolis Footsteps.” Minneapolis, 2023.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, used in Joel Parrish's and Alex Sheremet's film, "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet". It is taken in front of the glassy doors of the Tasks Unlimited building where Bruce worked.

“Adult Love.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a train-track tunnel in black and white, at night, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his film: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Minneapolis Tunnel.” 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, showing a close-up of a Minneapolis, Minnesota street lamp and a small tree branch with yellowing foliage, for Alex's and Joel Parrish's first film: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Light Like The 70s.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a man sitting at a bus stop, his back facing the photographer with the well-known Minneaplis transit graphic. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“At The Bus Stop.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting rows of electric wires against an overcast sky, and the cross of a church peeking past the wires. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Christ On A Wire.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a row of building lamps with pitch-black all around. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Minneapolis Night.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting two Minneapolis street lights hanging off of wires in the dark. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Lights On A Wire.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a "doubled" street light with dark all around. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Seeing Double.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a selfie with shadowy legs looking into the window of a nondescript building with furniture. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Selfie With Legs”. Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting wires against an overcast sky, with the top of an industrial building peeking out. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Minneapolis Industry.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting people waiting in line to buy tickets to a show in Uptown, Minneapolis. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Uptown.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a high-contrast image of wires in an industrial zone, with a solitary bird on top of a building. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Bird Of Industry.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting church organs at the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Organs.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a thin street lamp blurred with grain, black and white. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“The Thinness Of My Soul At Times.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting reflected tree branches in puddles. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Innuendos.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting pigeons in silhouette on a dark building against a fiery sky. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Sunbirds.” New York City, 2024. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a warm light against a cold stony background in Minneapolis. Photographic still: "From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet".

“Fifteen Degrees In Autumn.” Minneapolis, 2023. Photographic still: “From There To There: Bruce Ario, The Minneapolis Poet”.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting silhouetted figures at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, with a bright blue sky, dark steps, and a distant tower.

“National Museum of Korea.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting two cranes against a dark yet clearing, colorful sky, with wires cutting the scene.

“New Construction.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a selfie at Incheon International Airport, looking out of the window alongside a meditative woman.

“First In Flight.” Incheon International Airport, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a masked woman walking in front of a woman feeding pigeons, with a tree sprouting out to the left.

“The Birds.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a red silhouetted alley with a man resting with his phone.

“Seoul At Rest.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a church behind an alley lit up only with its text.

“교회 (Church).” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a dark parking lot with bright buildings on either side.

“Passenger.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a close-up of a Seoul skyscraper still working at night.

“Seoul At Work.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a time-lapse of a couple walking through an alley in Korea.

“Alley Ghosts.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a selfie in a piece of purple mirror against a Seoul canal.

“Seoul Canal With Selfie.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a Korean claymaker in his studio against a lit-up black and white backdrop.

“The Clayworker.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a clayworker's studio in Korea.

“Clayworker Domestic.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting plates lit up by the sun in a clayworker's studio.

“The Clayworker’s Studio.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a Korean clayworker's studio with a glassless window looking out into rocks and grass, and "melted" claywork in the background.

“The Clayworker’s Studio II.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting black and white umbrellas for outdoor seating in a rural Korean restaurant.

“Outdoor Seating.” Rural Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting tangled wires of the CCTV system in Seoul.

“Electric Eyes.” Seoul, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a selfie in a blind mirror with a small green hill reflected in rural Korea.

“Selfie With A Blind Spot Mirror.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting stacked-up feed straw in large white bales in Korea.

“Feed Straw.” Rural Korea, 2024.

A photo by Alex Sheremet, in Korea during the summer of 2024, showing a time lapse of fish in a dark river, with a blurred hand-rail.

“River Fish Time-Lapse.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a woman in a sunhat silhouetted between sand dunes on the Korean coast.

“Cowgirl In The Sand Dunes.” Korean coastline, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a colorful river in rural Korea.

“A River Runs Through It.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a silhouetted pagoda and an electric tower in front of it in Korea.

“Twin Pagodas.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting two cows on opposite ends eating grass in rural Korea, with the camera tilted on a diagonal.

“Wouldn’t You Fall Off The Edge If Life Were Flat?” Korean coastline, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a rebuilt fort lit up at night with traffic in the background in rural Korea.

“Nighttime Fortification.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting black and white scenery with house windows opening out into the rice paddies in rural Korea.

“Rice Paddies With Shutters.” Rural Korea, 2024.

A black and white photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting two figures quickly entering their home to prepare for a storm in Korea.

“Before The Storm.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a misty, blue background in Korea, after a heavy rain, with mountains and electric towers.

“After The Storm.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a bright orange sunrise in rural Korea.

“From The East.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a walking path behind a river in Korea.

“River Walk.” Korea, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a selfie in a parking lot in Minneapolis.

“Minneapolis Mirror.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting the silhouetted underside of the Grain Belt Beer bridge in Minneapolis.

“Grain Belt Bridge Silhouette.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a green-lit building at night in Minneapolis, with a faint staircase.

“Minneapolis Staircase.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting an AbEx-like image of a metal door lit up with orange, an orange wall, and two shades of darkening wall.

“Minneapolis Abstract.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a tangled light with tree branches all around right before winter.

“Another Winter.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a sunrise in Minneapolis against smokestacks near a highway.

“Minneapolis Sunrise.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting the warm glow of Minneapolis windows at night.

“Minneapolis Warmth.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a selfie against the backdrop of the Mississippi River and industrial zones in Minneapolis.

“Mississippi River Selfie.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting reflections of the Grain Belt Beer bridge.

“Grain Belt Beer Bridge.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting bright orange grasses next to train tracks.

“Tracked.” Minneapolis, 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a graffitied building with a car parked nearby, and a dark silhouetted passage.

“Last Night Of The Year.” Flushing, Queens (New York City), 2024.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a collaged window with Lunar New Year advertisements, Alex's selfie, and a cat looking out behind the window at him in Chinatown, NYC.

“Lunar New Year Selfie With Cat.” Chinatown, New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a steam-filled street around Chinatown, NYC, in black and white.

“Entering Chinatown.” New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a false shadow (really, the blur of a chain-link fence) in a black and white scene of a basketball court, staircase, and apartment buildings.

“False Shadow.” New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a halal truck with bright lights highly contrasted against the dark night.

“City Lights.” Queens, New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting the exit out of a subway station with a bright white backdrop.

“No Pedestrian Crossing.” Rego Park, Queens, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting the inside of a tunnel in Jamaica, Queens, with a car driving past and a veiled woman walking opposite.

“Tunnels.” Jamaica, Queens, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting an abandoned homeless encampment in New York City.

“Somebody’s Home.” Queens, New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting an industrial zone with parked cars in Flushing, Queens, NYC.

“Flushing At Work.” Queens, New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting barbed wire and a "security cameras in use" sign.

“Security Cameras In Use With Barbed Wire.” New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a junkyard with a television in New York City.

“Junkyard Selfie.” New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a sunrise over Jamaica Avenue in Queens, New York City.

“Jamaica Avenue Sunrise.” Queens, New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting the poet Don Moss (Donald Moss) examining a rusted anchor in Tybee Island, around Savannah, Georgia.

“The Navy Veteran (Donald Moss).” Tybee Island/Savannah, Georgia, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a black and white scene from a Savannah, Georgia swamp, almost abstract-expressionist in its look.

“Swamp Abstract.” Savannah, Georgia, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting an overhead bridge in shadow, around Tybee Island, Georgia.

“Overhead Bridge.” Tybee Island, Georgia, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting poet Don Moss lying on his couch, thinking with his eyes open, with motion blur.

“Batching (Don Moss).” Savannah, Georgia, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting an overhead bridge with picnic tables below in Savannah, Georgia and Tybee Island.

“Empty Picnic.” Tybee Island, Georgia, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a sunlit scene outside of poet Don Moss's Savannah, Georgia window.

“A Poet’s View (Donald Moss)”. Savannah, Georgia, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a father and son posed together in a multi-part mirror, reflecting them across various angles while Russian artifacts are laid out for Eastern Orthodox Easter.

“Russian Easter.” Brooklyn, NYC, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's black and white photo of the Minneapolis skyline, enveloped in mist at night. It was taken in Minneapolis in the Fall of 2025, using a Pentax MX with Ilford Delta 3200 ISO 35mm film.

“Minneapolis Mist.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Chinatown, New York City, with a woman sticking her tongue out in front of a Chinese bakery.

“To Her Taste.” Chinatown, NYC, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in Richmond, Virginia, showing large puddles in a grassy "African Burial Ground". There is no sun, and it's cloudy.

“African Burial Grounds.” Richmond, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showing an industrial park set against textured paper. There is no sun, and it's cloudy.

“Bad Print II.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Pittsburgh skyscraper set against a massive gray cloud and deep blue skies. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Loomings.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Richmond, Virginia light condominium light-system illuminating front patio grass. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“In The Flood.” Richmond, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a woman's tattooed ring next to a ring-like highway up above. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“How Infrastructure Fades.” Chinatown, New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Minneapolis train-track next to a road, separated by a brick partition and mirror. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Balance (City Partitions).” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of an Alliance, Nebraska train yard and its massive amounts of cargo. It was shot on the DJI Mini 4 drone using 4K video on V-Log.

“In The Heartland.” Alliance, Nebraska, 2025. Shot on the DJI Mini 4 Pro.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Pittsbugh apartment complex alley in the downtown area, with bags of garbage to the right, and a woman entering the left door. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Garbage Day.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of the New York City skyline as seen from Flushing, Queens, and the unique vantages there. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Postcard From Queens.” Flushing, New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of the New York City skyline and deep cloud cover, as seen from Flushing, Queens. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Postcard From Queens II.” Flushing, New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of cement trucks in dramatic lighting in Flushing, Queens, New York City at nighttime. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Postcard From Queens III.” Flushing, Queens, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Minneapolis underpass in an orange-lit bridge, with roses and other flowers planted on a slope against the night skyline. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Growth of the Soil.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Pittsburgh tunnel with road signs and construction. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Tunneled.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo in Chinatown, with himself and another figure, smoking around mirrors. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Smoke and Mirrors.” Chinatown, New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Richmond, Virginia fountain in a park at night. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Statues Move.” Richmond, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of King, his cat, on a patio in New York City. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Gardens.” New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a St. Paul cathedral in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, as seen through the rain. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Rain in the Cathedral.” St. Paul, Minnesota, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Pittsburgh runner under a bridge and branch reflections. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Run.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's nighttime shot in the NOLITA neighborhood in New York City, featuring passersby turning to the camera in a blur, with a brightly lit store in the background. Shot on the Canon EOS M50 through 4K video.

“Faces.” Manhattan, New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Pittsburgh runner going past a yellow set of stairs. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Run II.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Minneapolis underpass with multiple bridges and deep, dark shadows. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Shadow Works.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Minneapolis wall, light, shadow, and muddy dirt/vegetation. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Mud Not Gone.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a group of South American men in Astoria, Queens, with red light and smoke all over them. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“American Conversation.” Astoria, Queens, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's shot of a silhouetted bird in Brooklyn, NYC, which looks like the viewer is caged, as opposed to the bird. Shot on Canon M50 EOS through 4K video option.

“Whose Cage Is It Anyway?” Brooklyn, NYC, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Minneapolis woman with her hand over her mouth, and her head reclining on a pillow, her knitting needles behind. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Tools of the Trade.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Pittsburgh skyline through the opening in a dump truck with trash on it. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Window Seat.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Minneapolis skyscraper from a dark, grainy distance. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Towers.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Pittsburgh parking lot in the downtown area, with views of suburban Pittsburgh up ahead. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Pittsburgh At Rest.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of ground vegetation in dramatic lighting in Flushing, Queens, New York City at nighttime. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“First Of Its Green.” Flushing, Queens, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's photo of a Richmond, Virginia lamp covered in orange smoke at dusk. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“A Dusting.” Richmond, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's black and white photo of a woman in Flushing, Queens, with rain against the busy and bright window. It was shot on the Sony CanonM50 using 4K video on Vivid preset.

“Thoughts Hang Like Rain.” Flushing, Queens, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Flushing, Queens, NYC, with a woman in silhouette against a rainy skyline.

“Thoughts Hang Like Rain III.” Flushing, Queens, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Denver, Colorado, with Jim Smith, the nephew of late American poet James Emanuel. Smith is standing over books and other materials of James Emanuel's.

“The Poet’s Nephew.” Denver, Colorado, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in St. Paul, Minnesota, showing a blurred woman before lit candles in the Cathedral of St. Paul (Twin Cities).

“Penitence Below.” St. Paul, Minnesota, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) photo on a Pittsburgh hiking trail, with a figure bending over a "trail closed" sign.

“Interlopers.” Pittsburgh, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Santa Monica, showing a South American mane on the boardwalk holding lit-up balloons.

“Seeing Through.” Santa Monica, California, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in Richmond, Virginia, showing an electric tower shot between dark leaves.

“Pagoda.” Richmond, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in St. Paul, Minnesota, showing a silhouetted selfie against an abstract canvas painting.

“Selfie With AbEx Canvas.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showing a bridge with a chain link fence and hundreds of locks attached to it.

“Safeties.” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Alliance, Nebraska, of American poet James Emanuel's old childhood neighborhood.

“The Poet’s Vicinity.” Alliance, Nebraska, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Santa Monica (Muscle Beach), California, featuring a selfie in the back-mirror as an African American security guard (Pacific Jewish Center) smilingly lifts a dumbbell overhead.

“Selfie with Security Guard and Dumbbell.” Santa Monica, California, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, taken from an open elevator lift in the direction of the Slopes. There is no sun, and it's cloudy.

“American Gondola.” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo of a New York City poster-board getting new posters placed on it by a figure in a gray sweater. Remnants of colorful old paper takes up most of the frame to the right.

“Fresh Posters.” New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Richmond, Virginia, showing the start of a film roll with a statue of Bojangles (and the Bojangles street name) next to it.

“Being Bojangles.” Richmond, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in Nebraska, showing the filmmaker Joel Parrish shot between grasses and stone as he himself looks for photographic angles.

“Close-Up.” Nebraska, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's Pentax MX 35mm color photo in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, depicting the portrait of a UPS driver about to leave for work.

“Workday.” South Jamaica, Queens, NYC, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Santa Monica, California, showing a tent in the sand as if these are distant sand-dunes.

“In The Dunes.” Santa Monica, California, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo of Minneapolis, Minnesota, showing a woman standing underneath a bright light with her face turned towards it.

“Light Washing.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Hartsdale, New York, in the cemetery of Malcolm X on his 100th birthday celebration.

“Malcolm X Turns 100.” Hartsdale, New York, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, depicting a camera selfie in a mirror with figures also captured in the back.

“Selfie With Mirrors.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in Richmond, Virginia, showing a large, dark under-bridge. There is no sun, and it's cloudy.

“Silver Arches.” Richmond, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in Alliance, Nebraska, showing the owner of Golden Hour Barbecue loading food into the smoky oven outside.

“Golden Hour Barbecue.” Alliance, Nebraska, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Denver, Colorado, with musician Ray Smith, the grand-nephew of late American poet James Emanuel. Smith is smiling in profile.

“With The Poet’s Grandnephew.” Denver, Colorado, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Venice Beach, California, showing a gathering people under palm trees.

“They’re Congregating Around It.” Venice Beach, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showing a vintage car parked next to overgrown weeds.

“Old News.” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Alliance, Nebraska, showing a woman moving recycling outdoors.

“Garbage Day II.” Alliance, Nebraska, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Mineral, Virginia, showing the green grass bisected by yellow corn stalks and leftover red husks on the soil.

“Corn Country.” Mineral, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's color photo of a dark tunnel between two Minneapolis skyscrapers, with other angular patterns and red stoplights. It was taken in Minneapolis in the Fall of 2025, using a Pentax MX with Kodak 400 ISO 35mm film.

“Tunnels.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's Pentax MX 35mm color shot in a Chinatown, NYC restaurant, depicting two women in deep conversation.

“Catiline.” Chinatown, NYC, 2025.

A Pentax MX 35mm color photo by Joel Parrish of the poet/filmmaker Alex Sheremet shaving in the bathroom in Santa Monica, California.

“Wet Shave with Alex Sheremet.” Santa Monica, California, 2025. Photo by Joel Parrish.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showing a metal staircase with lots of bars and the street below.

“Descent.” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo of a New York City construction site, framed between green boards, graffiti, and a dying branch.

“Frame.” New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's color photo of a field of dark yellow weeds, a shadowy concrete structure, and a brilliant dark blue sky, all angled against one another. It was taken in Minneapolis in the Fall of 2025, using a Pentax MX with Kodak 400 ISO 35mm film.

“Dark and Sunny in Minneapolis.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showing a woman's hand on old Soviet photos.

“Soviet Visuals.” New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's black and white photo of a man standing in front of weeds, looking out at another man sitting on the pier. It was taken in Minneapolis in the Fall of 2025, using a Pentax MX with Fujifilm 400 ISO 35mm film.

“Edge of Minneapolis.” Minneapolis, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) photo of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, depicting a woman in an abandoned building lot, looking inside a window.

“Ending the Hike.” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showing a brightly-lit underpass of a bridge.

“Pittsburgh Domestic.” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo of a New York City woman feeding a squirrel named Diana in Washington Square Park.

“Feeding Diana.” Washington Square Park, NYC, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) black and white photo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, depicting rows of empty benches on top of brickwork.

“Brickwork.” Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in a New York City subway, of a dancer kicking outwards while gripping a bar.

“Afraid of the Dancer.” New York City subway, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) color photo in Mineral, Virginia, showing the green grass and an overgrown pheasant barn, with an abandoned vehicle.

“The Old Farm.” Mineral, Virginia, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) photo of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, depicting a truck with detritus on it next to a bright green fence.

“Dump Truck I.” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm (Pentax MX) photo of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, depicting a truck with detritus on it, revealing red stoplights and hills up ahead.

“Dump Truck II.” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's Pentax MX 35mm color photo in Queens, New York City, depicting a Zohran Mamdani canvasser posing on top of bricks.

“The Mamdani Canvasser.” Queens, New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm Pentax MX black and white photo from Queens, NYC, showing a darkly-lit figure smoking.

“Rather Just Smoke.” New York City, 2025.

Alex Sheremet's 35mm Pentax MX color photo from a New York City train, depicting a mixed height couple looking at each other.

“Train Selfie With Couple.” New York City, 2025.

A photo taken by author and filmmaker Alex Sheremet, depicting a woman wearing a flower print seated on a sculpture in New York City, with a columned building in the back and a man speaking into a camera.

“Let The Man Speak!” Financial District, NYC, 2025.

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