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A Restored Handmade Cradle from 1970
Today is something a little different for my Throwback Thursday post and includes a bit of family history. The throwback photos this time come with images taken in August 1970 and this morning, October 30th 2025, of the same item. A handmade cradle. This cradle was handmade by my Great Grandad when my parents were…
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Georgia vs Auburn Preview and Throwback
Today for my Throwback Thursday post I decided to take this “away game week” and look ahead to Auburn’s next home game against Georgia. Back when I started blogging in the late 90’s I really had no idea that I was going to be thrust into a lifetime of blogging and site maintenance, but here…
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Fireworks Photography Tips for the 4th of July
Tomorrow is, of course, the 4th of July here in the United States. I’m using this update as my Throwback Thursday post to share some fireworks photos I took at the Auburn fireworks display a few years ago. For those outside the U.S., this day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress…
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Vintage FedEx Boeing 727 and DC-10’s at Memphis
This post picks up the “Throwback Thursday” tradition, sharing memories and photos from a shoot at Memphis International Airport in 2003. Capturing the post-9/11 era, I recount an encounter with law enforcement regarding aviation photography and present previously unpublished images with fresh edits, reflecting on my aviation photography journey.
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Birmingham Independent Presbyterian Church
For today’s Throwback Thursday post we visit Birmingham’s Independent Presbyterian Church. Yesterday we had the treat of being able to tour the Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham on our way home from UAB, and what a gorgeous church it is. If you haven’t been to Birmingham, Alabama before, the Magic City has a ton of…
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Sunset Over McCotter’s Marina in Washington NC
This photo is part of my Stories section in an ongoing series called Throwback Thursday, and this shot is from a marina where we use to have a slip for our sailboat back in 2004. The story behind this photo has actually taken on more significance after seeing what happened to this marina last year.…
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Vintage NASCAR at the Atlanta Motor Speedway
In this Throwback Thursday post, the author reflects on their 20+ years of photography experience, showcasing images taken with their first Nikon DSLR during a NASCAR qualifying event in 2003. These early memories highlight their journey into digital photography and the excitement of capturing significant moments.
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The Greyhound MCI-9 Bus Conversion Called Home
This Throwback Thursday post reflects on the journey of a bus conversion that began 10 years ago. The author recalls picking up a former Greyhound bus and starting its conversion into a motorhome. The milestone marks the shift to digital photography, highlighting a journey towards taking 1,000,000 photos.
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Sporting the Auburn Gear in Circa 1972
In a Throwback Thursday post, the author reflects on a photo from April 1972, showcasing their 18-month-old self in Auburn gear. As the 2011 Auburn Football season approaches, excitement builds for key games, including Auburn’s matchup against Utah State, amid concerns about hot weather. War Eagle.
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The Fillmer Birthday Party from October 1953
In October 1955, Larry Fillmer celebrated his 7th birthday, as shown in a nostalgic black-and-white photograph. Attendees dressed formally, and a card table was used for games. The photo, believed to be taken in Birmingham’s Oak Hills, features Larry as the birthday boy alongside his brother Les Fillmer.
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