Protect Each Other
I took this photograph at the end of the Women’s March in January 2017. Throughout the afternoon, I had stood among the crowd, capturing the event. It was a large peaceful protest…
Distant Era 2025 in Review
An overview of Distant Era's projects and progress over the course of the year in 2025.…
Remembering Actor Ben Veatch
For the past few days, I’ve tried and failed to put together fitting words to express my feelings about the sudden passing of Chicago actor Ben Veatch, whose face has graced the…
Remembering Liz Lauren
A story of the generosity of Chicago theatre photographer Rich Hein, aka Liz Lauren, as remembered by Steven Townshend, aka Distant Era.…
Believing, 2025 Edition
A personal post about being present in the present in 2025, taking the time to make work that's worth believing in.…
Less Strive, More Thrive, in 2025
A personal note from Distant Era photographer Steven Townshend about striving in 2024 and letting things go in 2025.…
Practicing Patience with Personal Projects
As the New Year approaches, Distant Era reflects on personal projects, progress, patience, and new work in 2025…
Changes
For readers of Distant Era's blog, The All Worlds Traveller, an announcement regarding a more relaxed posting schedule.…
Testing a New Camera at the Bristol Renaissance Faire
This week, I’m showing some tests from my new camera’s maiden voyage, taken at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in late August, about a day after it arrived on my doorstep. As tests,…
Greetings from the UK
We’re traveling abroad this week in the UK, experiencing immersive theatre, Shakespeare, and life in London and Wales. I’ve included some travel shots of our adventures for this special All Worlds Traveller…