Karpathos island has a fascinating geological history which can be appreciated with the naked eye. Steep mountains rise high above the sea and remain wind swept most of the time. In particular the northern half retains a rough and wild appearance. I was lucky enough … Continue readingIs this digital pictorialism?
It was an informative evening at Nikos Cafe. As it turned out his father, Filippas Filippakis, was an a photographer and his son Nikos is a historian at heart. He preserved the images of his father documenting life in Olymbos and in the US Diaspora. … Continue readingOlymbos II
Karpathos, a rugged, mountainous island somewhere between Rhodes and Crete, has the reputation of having preserved tradition more than other Greek islands. Its steep cliffs, mountains and remote location have certainly done their best to prevent any major build out of the infrastructure needed to … Continue readingOlymbos
Got up to witness sunrise over Turkey. Clouds still covered the sky but there was a silver, or in this case, red lining on the horizon. Looking at the somewhat lose cloud cover I decided to sit it out and wait for better light. The … Continue readingPatience is key
First a fun experiment, using a digital back on a view camera. Its complicated, would summarize the experience, but the result has a startling, painterly quality. Compare this to a view of the same location through a modern lens and the difference becomes quickly apparent. … Continue readingIsland life
Not much to say, except that new snow fall made the walk a worthwhile photographic excursion. A monochrome camera with red-filter turned this sunny afternoon into a dramatic landscape. This said here is the walks production. Thats it for this day.
