Bill Koechling
@billkoechling.bsky.social
full-time photographer for 50+ years, listening to your stories...
“The marvels of daily life are exciting; no movie director can arrange the unexpected that you find in the street.” –Robert Doisneau
“The marvels of daily life are exciting; no movie director can arrange the unexpected that you find in the street.” –Robert Doisneau
Pinned
"If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds." –Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
© 2012 William Koechling
© 2012 William Koechling
Our derelict greenhouse was brought to our property in about 1919 when this was a farm. It was in rough shape when we bought our home about 38 years ago. Our intentions to restore/rebuild it hasn't happened.
In a series beginning today we see the The Greenhouse.
The Greenhouse I
In a series beginning today we see the The Greenhouse.
The Greenhouse I
September 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Our derelict greenhouse was brought to our property in about 1919 when this was a farm. It was in rough shape when we bought our home about 38 years ago. Our intentions to restore/rebuild it hasn't happened.
In a series beginning today we see the The Greenhouse.
The Greenhouse I
In a series beginning today we see the The Greenhouse.
The Greenhouse I
insomniac's view in upstate New York
© 2022 William Koechling
© 2022 William Koechling
September 17, 2026 at 2:27 AM
insomniac's view in upstate New York
© 2022 William Koechling
© 2022 William Koechling
1/2) All week I have been photographing a praying mantis in my overgrown asparagus patch, a bucolic location for an interesting insect.
September 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
1/2) All week I have been photographing a praying mantis in my overgrown asparagus patch, a bucolic location for an interesting insect.
September 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
the sky one day...
© 2025 William Koechling
© 2025 William Koechling
September 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
the sky one day...
© 2025 William Koechling
© 2025 William Koechling
"Is this my best side?"
Among the Asparagus this afternoon
© 2026 William Koechling
Among the Asparagus this afternoon
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September 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
"Is this my best side?"
Among the Asparagus this afternoon
© 2026 William Koechling
Among the Asparagus this afternoon
© 2026 William Koechling
Midwestern "mountain"
© 2025 William Koechling
© 2025 William Koechling
September 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Midwestern "mountain"
© 2025 William Koechling
© 2025 William Koechling
On September 8, 1504 Michelangelo's "David" was unveiled in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. In 1873 it was moved to the Galleria dell'Accademia for protection where I photographed it 100 years later.
"David" (detail) © 1973 William Koechling
"David" (detail) © 1973 William Koechling
September 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
On September 8, 1504 Michelangelo's "David" was unveiled in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. In 1873 it was moved to the Galleria dell'Accademia for protection where I photographed it 100 years later.
"David" (detail) © 1973 William Koechling
"David" (detail) © 1973 William Koechling
Creative, thoughtful, kind, hilarious, and spontaneous are pretty descriptive of Andy. And everybody appreciates a chat with him. At the cheese shop where he works he's had some good conversation with the Mayor of NYC about cheese, and with Parker Posey about pretty much everything.
September 7, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Creative, thoughtful, kind, hilarious, and spontaneous are pretty descriptive of Andy. And everybody appreciates a chat with him. At the cheese shop where he works he's had some good conversation with the Mayor of NYC about cheese, and with Parker Posey about pretty much everything.
brothers
© William Koechling
© William Koechling
September 5, 2026 at 5:42 PM
brothers
© William Koechling
© William Koechling
young boy playing dress up
© 2013 William Koechling
© 2013 William Koechling
September 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
young boy playing dress up
© 2013 William Koechling
© 2013 William Koechling
“We are a landscape of all we have seen.” —Isamu Noguchi
© 2025 William Koechling
#ECK #ClassicMonochrome
© 2025 William Koechling
#ECK #ClassicMonochrome
September 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
“We are a landscape of all we have seen.” —Isamu Noguchi
© 2025 William Koechling
#ECK #ClassicMonochrome
© 2025 William Koechling
#ECK #ClassicMonochrome
Newborn son, hours old
© 1978 William and Cynthia Koechling
© 1978 William and Cynthia Koechling
September 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Newborn son, hours old
© 1978 William and Cynthia Koechling
© 1978 William and Cynthia Koechling
for Rog Lundin
September's Baccalaureate
A combination is
Of Crickets — Crows — and Retrospects
And a dissembling Breeze
That hints without assuming —
An Innuendo sear
That makes the Heart put up its Fun
And turn Philosopher.
― Emily Dickinson
September's Baccalaureate
A combination is
Of Crickets — Crows — and Retrospects
And a dissembling Breeze
That hints without assuming —
An Innuendo sear
That makes the Heart put up its Fun
And turn Philosopher.
― Emily Dickinson
September 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
for Rog Lundin
September's Baccalaureate
A combination is
Of Crickets — Crows — and Retrospects
And a dissembling Breeze
That hints without assuming —
An Innuendo sear
That makes the Heart put up its Fun
And turn Philosopher.
― Emily Dickinson
September's Baccalaureate
A combination is
Of Crickets — Crows — and Retrospects
And a dissembling Breeze
That hints without assuming —
An Innuendo sear
That makes the Heart put up its Fun
And turn Philosopher.
― Emily Dickinson
I'm so sorry to hear this. A bright light is gone.
kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/31/k...
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Kentucky writer, farmer and advocate Wendell Berry dies at 92 • Kentucky Lantern
A lover of forests, the farmer, author and former English professor died on Thursday, according to his family and the New York Times. He was 92.
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September 1, 2026 at 2:28 AM
I'm so sorry to hear this. A bright light is gone.
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kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/31/k...
morning coffee
© William Koechling
© William Koechling
September 1, 2026 at 2:05 AM
morning coffee
© William Koechling
© William Koechling
sidewalk portraits
© 2026 William Koechling
© 2026 William Koechling
August 31, 2026 at 1:15 PM
sidewalk portraits
© 2026 William Koechling
© 2026 William Koechling
abandoned cars in a Wisconsin field II
c. 1973 William Koechling
c. 1973 William Koechling
August 30, 2026 at 8:37 PM
abandoned cars in a Wisconsin field II
c. 1973 William Koechling
c. 1973 William Koechling
1/2) Bob was a college professor, actor and close friend. One of his students was horror writer and film director, Wes Craven.
August 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
1/2) Bob was a college professor, actor and close friend. One of his students was horror writer and film director, Wes Craven.
Friday night lights isn't just football...
© 2026 William Koechling
© 2026 William Koechling
August 29, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Friday night lights isn't just football...
© 2026 William Koechling
© 2026 William Koechling
cars in a Wisconsin field c. 1973
© William Koechling
© William Koechling
August 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
cars in a Wisconsin field c. 1973
© William Koechling
© William Koechling
Two Planes
© 2021 William Koechling
© 2021 William Koechling
August 26, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Two Planes
© 2021 William Koechling
© 2021 William Koechling
August 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM
when smoke gets in your eyes at sunset
© 2026 William Koechling
© 2026 William Koechling
August 24, 2026 at 2:03 AM
when smoke gets in your eyes at sunset
© 2026 William Koechling
© 2026 William Koechling