Eric Kruszewski’s love of photography began in 2008 after his travels throughout India. The country’s constant energy, true emotion, vibrant color, and pure culture inspired Eric to capture everyday life. His sense of curiosity and passion for photography take Eric across the globe where he immerses himself in different cultures and illustrates life through the lens. His passion lies in finding simple, beautiful moments in an otherwise busy and complex world. Eric currently lives in America’s Pacific Northwest while he continues to practice his art.
A Slice of America in 14 Days – A Five-Year Revelation Abroad (2005-2010)
From 2005 to 2010, I lived in and wandered throughout 26 countries on 4 continents. During those five years abroad, it was revealed to me that many locals too often developed views on American culture based on satellite television, bootleg movies and the latest music videos. In the early years, discussions revolving around “media-based America” became long-winded and included explanations that would be rewarding only if others were immersed in true, American culture. Very quickly, the long-winded discussions were truncated to simple explanations stating that too many people were only exposed to a slice of America. Thereafter, the new, recurring question from locals became, “Where are the other slices?” Instead of drawn-out discussions, my new, recurring answer became “I promise to show you another slice.”
In July of 2010, I decided to cease living abroad, return to America and embark on a 14-day journey across the country. My goal was to visit regions and smaller sub-cultures that could supplement the views of American culture as a whole. I captured moments revealed to me along a slice of America spanning from east to west.
Tags: Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, United States, Wyoming 
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LOVE IT! This is the America I knew as a child that I would like to believe it still alive, if even in our hearts.
Awesome work! The proof BW still does a great job if used properly.
Some photographers have the ability to capture interesting moments and others the ability to produce compositions so interesting that our eye is naturally drawn to them. However, few of them (Cartier-Bresson comes to mind) have the ability to do both. Eric is one of them.
Thank you for sharing such a good slice of America with us, Eric!!