Hryck: (herk) noun. Amateur photographer, barista, insomniac, social worker, occasional cowboy.
I recently conned my way into a job as a therapist. We should all be very afraid of that.
I'm also Editor-At-Large for Strongbox Magazine. Check it out and let me know if you're interested in submitting a little something something.
I had all my pictures on here as Creative Commons. Recently, I became aware that some of my pictures have been used without my permission or consent by some pretty major businesses. While I am flattered, I would've liked being asked. Therefore, I'm changing the setting to all of my pictures. If you want to use something, just ask. If you take something without asking, well, don't.
Photos of Hryck. (161)
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Contacts (489)
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- >>STI(C)KMAN<< 1595 photos, 151 members
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- Someone Once Told Me 202 photos, 385 members
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- The PHOTOBOOTH PROJECT. 36 photos, 182 members
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- 12 Flickr Superstars 297 photos, 860 members
- 'Roid Week 2009 6151 photos, 1589 members
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- Alternative Views - Silhoutte Contest 28833 photos, 2367 members
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- I've Been Tagged! Thanksgiving Tag! 4222 photos, 3987 members
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- 'Roid Week 2008 3219 photos, 956 members
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- LET'S HAVE FUN!!! 253 photos, 114 members
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- PhotoBooth 4534 photos, 1381 members
- Three Rivers Arts Festival 2008 97 photos, 32 members
- What's in your camera bag? 1150 photos, 2182 members
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- Woca-35 and other Thrift Store Cameras 608 photos, 78 members
- cliché photography 328 photos, 128 members
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- Photographic Possibilities 10056 photos, 993 members
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- The Amish Digital Photographers Group 1 photo, 6 members
- Canon Powershot S2/S3/S5 IS "How to......" 11070 photos, 1395 members
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Testimonials (13)
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xavius says:
"Todd is one of the better people on the planet, he's the kind of guy you ask to watch your dogs for you and in addition to that he does your dishes. He's always willing to push you a little harder to accomplish your best and recognizes you for doing it. I think he thinks about himself last in any situation..."
13th January, 2009
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jen.dobbs says:
"Todd has a passion for Pittsburgh and people like i have never seen within a person. He takes the time to show you the potential and life that lives that breathes in what others have forgotten.
I am blessed to have this gentleman as a dear friend."31st December, 2008
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Aaron Edwards says:
"he's got a great eye and a huge middle finger"
11th December, 2008
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nattywoohoo says:
""Hryckowian" just happens to have this warm heart and extremely passionate nature that is not only portrayed through his photographs, but also in his stories. His devotion to his craft, friends, and career are what makes him such an honorable and wonderful Flickr friend. And the fact that he is willing to write such lovely things about a stranger just sums up how amazing he is. So, in summation: [(talent + passion) / humor] - attitude = Hryckowian."
12th October, 2008
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Okaypro says:
"i've come to believe that hryck is my long lost twin brother. of course, this means one of us is lying about our age."
17th September, 2008
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Frabuleuse says:
"Todd is serious°°°
°°° Todd is frenzied
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Todd is shy °°°
°°°Todd is exuberant
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Todd has images°°°
°°° Todd has words
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Todd is better than
bacon. Plausibly."23rd January, 2008
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chitofran says:
"i got to know of a certain Todd Hryckowian through flickr. i was instantly amused by his witty descriptions to his equally witty photos (do you describe a photo as "witty"? oh man...)
somebody said that you will know a man by the photos he take (i lied, nobody said that, just me). through his collection of photos and tales of (mis)adventures, i got to know him to be a good person. i mean, a barista and a social worker? i've never met him personally but i like the man already!
i have since changed my flickr relationship with him from a contact to a friend."11th December, 2007
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顔なし says:
"Siberian Tigers, Graffiti, and above all, Zombies, beware! Todd Hyrkowian has your names and knows your numbers and I swear to god he once indian arm-wrestled an alligator for 30 straight hours and didn't break a sweat. He's faster than the Flash, more Incredible than the Incredible Hulk, and once he gets an inside man at 3M he'll be more web sling-ier than Spider-Man. And that's only talking about his secret identity."
18th March, 2007
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JacLou says:
"there's always a good observation, history lesson, bukowski poem, bacon-havin'-bar or breakfast-at-the-diner story here in hryckowianville. i always depart feeling very nourished and/or wanting to have a drink. i visit often."
26th January, 2007
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aperitive says:
"Todd is a straight up, patient individual, quick with a kind word and comment, quicker yet with a compelling photo. His photographic skills may show you a side you might not want to see, but once bared it will draw you in and leave you wanting more. The accompanying text is an easy read, spoken with sensitivity and humor. You would do well to add him to your contacts list, which, you're probably thinking of anyway because why else would you be here?"
26th November, 2006
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elston says:
"Mr Hryckowian has an amazing stream of images, most of them from the city of Pittsburgh, but it's not the Pittsburgh you're accustomed to seeing. Todd is always taking the streets and alleys less travelled, to bring you some of the best, and a little of the worst, that Pittsburgh has to offer. He's got a great eye.
However, it's not the images that are the best thing about Todd. The best thing about Todd is Todd himself; he's a first class human being. If you can count Todd as a friend of yours, you are indeed a lucky person."20th July, 2006
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joey kennedy says:
"Todd is quietly the most thoughtful, helpful, and caring person i have YET met in my personal and professional life. Just Something about this guy is special, there is NOTHING phony about his goodness. Its genuine, all the way to the heart...and its reached mine. This guy pitches in when there is work to be done, NEVER complains, always stays positive and looks like a Super Model doing it, LOL!
Really fantastic person here that i have had the honor to get to know! Thanks for all your SUPPORT Todd! Your such a CLASSY CLASSY Person Bro!"1st May, 2006
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btezra says:
"~if the 80's are looking for a poster child I am referring them to Todd...as a fotag he possesses the ability to impress the eye and at the same time crack you up...it's been a pleasure getting to know him, his sense of humor is addictive and he's never w/out a smile, he's just a damn good person, and that's important...here's to all the images yet taken and all the good times to come~"
20th March, 2006























