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JimmyJames

Musician, Photographer, Ignoramus

About Me

I'm a part-time photographer and musician, and full-time ignoramus. I also work at Pier 1 in Columbia.As far as my photography goes, I do a bit of everything. My work includes, but is not limited to, landscapes & nature, urban & rural, architecture & monuments, flora & fauna, portraiture, and nudes. I've done some freelance work, and am currently a contributing photographer, for "What's Up, Annapolis?" magazine. I also have the occasional, local exhibit.On the musical side, I have a one-man metal project, Lupine Moon , and am currently working on another solo, blues/rock-based effort, simply known as The Jim O'Connor Project . I'll post any news of upcoming exhibits or published works here. You can check out my page at deviantART to view some of my work, or just peep the slide show below.If you like what you see/hear, drop me a line. Comments are always appreciated.

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My Interests

Other than being a Dad, my main interests are photography and music, but I also love cooking and enjoying good food. Allez Cuisine!

I'd like to meet:



Me being interviewed by Mr. Steve Gustafson (don't ask why). You'll have to turn your sound WAY up for this one, as we were operating on a very low budget and the quality is pretty poor. Still, it was a lot of fun. Enjoy!

~ I W A N T T O B E L I E V E ~
Next to Indy 4, this is the film I'm most pumped to see this Summer. The Truth is still out there!

Music:

My favorite genre is Metal, but I listen to almost everything.

Movies:

Too many to list, but to name a few: Shawshank Redemption, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Murder By Death, The Shining, Jacob's Ladder, The Matrix, Clerks, Citizen Kane, The ORIGINAL Star Wars Trilogy, The Neverending Story, The Dark Crystal, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Sleepers, Unbreakable, A Clockwork Orange, The Usual Suspects, The Lost Boys, Memento, Insomnia, Lethal Weapon series, Die Hard Series, A Knight's Tale, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The Sound of Music, and pretty much any Sam Raimi flick.

Television:

Iron Chef America, M*A*S*H, X-Files, MST3K, American Chopper, Ninja Warrior

Books:

I don't do much reading, but I like Frank McCourt and anything by Poe.

Heroes:

Jesus, Indiana Jones, Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Ross, Luis Royo, Al Pacino, Sam Raimi, Christopher Walken, Bruce Willis, Bruce Campbell, and Keanu Reeves (yeah, I know, but he does do some kick-ass movies!)

My Blog

"Eagles and Frogs"

Two blog posts in three days!?  Don't worry, I won't make it a habit.Just wanted to let you all know I've got some new photos, as well as a new journal entry, "Eagles & Frogs", on my main pag...
Posted by JimmyJames on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:05:00 PST

The Bald Eagle Lives and Thrives...in Columbia, MD!

I was amazed to recently discover that at least two bald eagles are nesting merely ten minutes from my home, specifically, at Wilde Lake Park in Columbia, MD. I have observed many turtles, various wat...
Posted by JimmyJames on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:57:00 PST

Roy Scheider - R.I.P.

"Roy Scheider, a two-time Oscar nominee best known for his role as a police chief in the blockbuster movie "Jaws," has died. He was 75." (taken from the AP article by Jill Zeman)Man, this really hit m...
Posted by JimmyJames on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:30:00 PST

’Haley’ Photo To Be Published

Hello again, my Friends,I hope you all had a wonderful and joyous Holiday Season.  Now that we're into the new year, it's on to new things.Last month, I was commissioned by What's Up? Annapolis m...
Posted by JimmyJames on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:35:00 PST

Latest Goings On

Greetings and Salutations!I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season thus far, whatever your denomination or countenance may be.  Just a couple of quick things to mention:First, a shot I took...
Posted by JimmyJames on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:07:00 PST

ALS Show/ Patuxent Art League Juried Exhibition

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!Here's a brief heads-up of my current activities:Well, the ALS Association's Artisan Boutique that I participated in for the first time on 11/18 was somewhat of a...
Posted by JimmyJames on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:11:00 PST

ALS ASSOC. ANNUAL ARTISAN BOUTIQUE: 11-18-07

Friends,Not much has been going on, as of late, but I wanted to remind everyone of the ALS Association's Artisan Boutique I'll be participating in for the first time next month.  I know most of y...
Posted by JimmyJames on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:11:00 PST

ATTN: BANDS

I have been getting a ton of friend requests from bands lately.  I set this profile up mainly to promote my photography, keep in contact with friends, and maybe make a few new ones.  Due to ...
Posted by JimmyJames on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:51:00 PST

Art Show & ALS Benefit

I was just notified this week that I have been accepted to participate in the ALS Association's fifth annual Artisan Boutique.  The event will take place on Sunday, November 18 from 10am to 6pm, ...
Posted by JimmyJames on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:59:00 PST

Next Exhibit: CITY DOCK COFFEE, ANNAPOLIS

Hello Friends,Just wanted to announce my next exhibit at City Dock Coffee, located  at 18 Market Space, Annapolis.  It starts this Sunday, June 3 and will run until July 1.  Please come...
Posted by JimmyJames on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:22:00 PST