Author Archives: jjcampo

The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men

Posted on August 22, 2024 by jjcampo

About two years ago I told you that I was going back to film photography and will post mostly in black and white. However, as the saying goes, the best laid plans of mice and men. The last two years … Continue reading →

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A Detour into the Twilight Zone

Posted on February 8, 2023 by jjcampo

Prologue I ran across these photos of the infamous Dachau death camp when I was going through my negative files. Viewing them made me think about the political and economic climate today compared to the 1930’s with the rise of … Continue reading →

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The Art of Black and White Photography

Posted on April 3, 2022 by jjcampo

Here we are in 2022 and hoping the Covid pandemic is behind us. We are in what they call the endemic stage.  During the almost two years of this pandemic, I took the time to reevaluate what I am doing … Continue reading →

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Hot August Nights 2021

Posted on November 6, 2021 by jjcampo

It has been a while since I posted. Covid19 seems to not want to let us go. This is the first event I have gone to because I felt safe. People adhered to the required rules so that a fun … Continue reading →

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2020 is Over! Big Hopes for 2021!

Posted on April 11, 2021 by jjcampo

2020 has finally ended!  2020 is the year everyone wished never was.  We started the year with such high hopes.  At the beginning of the year we had a booming economy and we were hopeful for a year of new … Continue reading →

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The Move

Posted on May 22, 2020 by jjcampo

Somebody may have noticed that I have not posted in over a year.  This is not due to lack of interest on my part in presenting my work. It is due to a more mundane, or so I thought, reason. … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Santorini Part 2– Oia

Posted on August 5, 2018 by jjcampo

Our last stop on this trip is the town of Oia on the island of Santorini.  First, the name is pronounced Ē’ă.  That is a long e with a short a, with the emphasis on the e.  Oia is the … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Santorini Part 1 – Fira

Posted on June 5, 2018 by jjcampo

My chariot departs Crete at noon for an afternoon cruise to Santorini.  To my amazement, the sea was a little rough.  Until now, the sea had been quiet and placid.  We arrive at the town of Fira on the island … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Crete

Posted on April 22, 2018 by jjcampo

Our trip from Rhodes to Crete is not uneventful, but in a good way.  The crew cooked up a BBQ with entertainment on what could be termed the Lido deck, aka, outside in the fresh sea air.  I opted for … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Rhodes

Posted on March 17, 2018 by jjcampo

Quietly, like a thief in the night, my chariot arrives at the port of Rhodes.  Rhodes is as famous as Patmos is obscure.  Everyone learns in elementary school about the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.  The Colossus of Rhodes … Continue reading →

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