Author Archives: jjcampo

By the Side of the Road

Posted on March 25, 2016 by jjcampo

The time has come to shake off the winter lethargy and get back to work. Welcome to the modern era of Western Civilization.  We are a fast-paced people who are forever rushing hither and yon in our cars, trucks and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jjcampo

Just want to wish everyone a happy holiday season.  I am posting one photo of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a beautiful walled city in Germany and two of Peterborough England.  All engender the holiday spirit.  Hope you enjoy them.  Merry … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by jjcampo

November 11 is Veterans Day. For some it is a day off work. For others it is that holiday that moves around instead of being always on Monday. But to some of us, it has a deeper meaning: the meaning … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened at the Greek Food Festival

Posted on October 22, 2015 by jjcampo

Ah yes! The Labor Day Weekend heralds the official end of summer. In Sacramento it also means that Gold Rush Days will be going on in Old Sacramento and the Greek Food Festival will be going on at the Convention … Continue reading →

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Eben-Emael Plus 40 Years

Posted on September 19, 2015 by jjcampo

This year we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The coverage of this event got me thinking back to when I was stationed in Germany. It was 1980 and I was in the Air Force … Continue reading →

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Drought and Fire in California

Posted on August 22, 2015 by jjcampo

I know that this is my second post, and this site is supposed to showcase my photography. However, there are times when other things become more important. The western states are on fire. So far at least six firefighters in … Continue reading →

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Ford Trimotor

Posted on August 1, 2015 by jjcampo

Few people today realize that the Ford Motor Company dabbled in aviation as well. To compete with Boeing and others, the Ford Tri-motor, also known as “The Tin Goose” was produced from 1928 to 1933. It had a corrugated metal … Continue reading →

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