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Category: Series: Caught Our Eyes

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Caught Our Eyes: It’s Electric!

Posted by: Julie Stoner

I am the first to admit that my knowledge of cars is rather limited. And perhaps like me, you thought electric cars were a relatively new phenomenon. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled across the 1919 photograph below of a car being charged! Much to my astonishment, the first practical electric car was invented in …

Smiling woman dressed in outdoor winter clothes holds a large, old-style camera

Caught Our Eyes: Crash Landing

Posted by: Julie Stoner

While browsing through the Prints & Photographs Online Catalog, the perfect timing and composition of this shot caught my eye. Seeing the final moment before the plane completes its flip and collides with the deck, I want to reach out and stop the accident from happening. Luckily, the caption on the back of the photo assures …