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cessna152towser's photostream
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My late father was an aircraft engineer and a keen amateur photographer. I continue his memory as a volunteer at an aviation museum, and in this collection of photos which includes scans of many of my late father's photographs since he began photography in 1936, as well as my own photos since I was given my first camera in 1964.
I took early retirement from the legal profession and now hold a bus driver Certificate of Professional Competence and I was a private pilot until 2009. I also enjoy the wider nostalgic scene of vintage transport, street furniture and clothing styles of an earlier era, and I collect old Hornby trains and dolls, diecast model vehicles etcetera.
Following a leg injury which forced me to wear a kilt to work for a few weeks while I was unable to get into trousers, I discovered that in the new millenium the kilt is an acceptable option for everyday menswear and not simply as costume for a wedding or Scottish dance. Now that women mostly wear trousers, men are slowly reclaiming their historic right to the option to wear unbifurcated lower garments.
Comments on my photos are welcome, feel free to tell me if you think my photos are rubbish, but please, no personal insults. Contacts are welcome if you have family friendly photos to share. Please note I am not into nudity or porn, if you have pornography or photos of people in the nude on your photostream I will not add you as a contact.
Photos of cessna152towser (20)
cessna152towser's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,353)
Contacts (436)
Groups (50)
- Woolworths stores and merchandise. 1,203 photos, 178 members
- Glorious Skies 143 photos, 88 members
- Airlines: Atlantic Airlines.. [--] [NPT] [---] 42 photos, 11 members
- Women taller than their men 23 photos, 121 members
- Tall women 752 photos, 517 members
- · German BUS 702 photos, 48 members
- The ' Unofficial' Avon Valley Railway (formerly the Bristol S 130 photos, 8 members
- Airlines: Lufthansa.. [LH] [DLH] [220] 1,080 photos, 50 members
- Aircraft: MD-80ff.. [M80-M90] 176 photos, 25 members
- The Bournemouth Balloon 45 photos, 5 members
- Bus UK Hants & Dorset Motor Services 478 photos, 40 members
- Buses - Life after Bournemouth 142 photos, 6 members
- Aircraft: VFW 614.. 16 photos, 10 members
- Aircraft: Learjet [LRJ].. 65 photos, 14 members
- Aircraft: Fairchild.. 70 photos, 15 members
- White Mountains of New Hampshire 2,784 photos, 212 members
- Optare bus group 14,424 photos, 234 members
- Airlines: Air India.. [AI] [AIC] [098] 226 photos, 30 members
- UK ALSO ANY WARE IN THE WORLD BUS GARAGES OUT STATIONS 8,181 photos, 95 members
- PLANET EARTH 100 YEAR CLUB 239 photos, 172 members
- Airlines: Evergreen International Airlines (EZ/EIA) 43 photos, 9 members
- Airlines: Iran Air 18 photos, 3 members
- Aircraft: Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle.. [CRV] 95 photos, 13 members
- Airlines: Aer Lingus.. [EI] [EIN] [053] 223 photos, 25 members
- Aircraft: Saab 2000.. [S20] 15 photos, 8 members
- Airlines: KLM.. [KL] [KLM] [074] 1,219 photos, 60 members
- Victoria, BC 20,663 photos, 1,433 members
- Aircraft: Fokker.. 913 photos, 81 members
- Airlines: -privately owned aircraft-.. 507 photos, 27 members
- Aircraft: Junkers.. 23 photos, 13 members
- STV Glasgow 72 photos, 13 members
- Airports: GVA / LSGG (Genève, Switzerland) 20 photos, 7 members
- ALX 200, 300, 400 & 500 - bodied buses 608 photos, 32 members
- German everyday girls and women (Non-Nude) 3,340 photos, 5,187 members
- Model buses and coaches. 7,182 photos, 231 members
- THOMAS COOK AIRLINES 403 photos, 66 members
- The Somerset & Dorset after closure 255 photos, 13 members
- Fairies & Angels 3,390 photos, 1,416 members
- Model Railways-UK trains only 627 photos, 88 members
- Hornby Model Railways 582 photos, 76 members
- Hornby-Dublo 84 photos, 8 members
- Hornby Flower Fairies & Cicely Mary Barker 50 photos, 6 members
- V O L V O 59 photos, 18 members
- AIRPLANE'S WORLD 66,452 photos, 739 members
- Preserved Police Vehicles 97 photos, 19 members
- Narrow Gauge Railways of the British Isles 4,663 photos, 216 members
- Transportes em geral / Construções / Produções Coloridas e D 17,421 photos, 463 members
- PLANET EARTH BIRD WORLD 3,019 photos, 362 members
- ★ Macro - Up Close and Personal ★ 90,578 photos, 5,941 members
- Trains no more U.K 1,856 photos, 73 members
Galleries (1)
- Cunninghams at Edinburgh Gathering 8 photos
Testimonials (6)
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Karen Brodie Photography (off 4 a while) says:
"Alex has become one of the best Flickr friends anyone could ever have, his selection of photos are one to one a fab photographer, those fab shots of old cars a fav of mine. Alex always leaves positive comments on my photos which are very much valued and Alex and Ann have become very good friends, wish I could see you more often xx"
26th April, 2009
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CUL197Vinnie says:
"I first met Alex in Ayr in February 2008 while photographing a 1982 Leyland Titan bus. We had a good chat about buses that day and I still visit Alex's Flickr page on a weekly basis to see his fine work. He seems a cheery chap with real passion and dedication to photography and is a mind of information about most subjects. So a delayed Happy new year and all the best for 2009.
Vincent Lochhead"4th January, 2009
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jackatlargs says:
"Flickr was made for Alex,he preserves pieces of history that my not be around next year.He is a thoughtful friend that I have got to know
and I have learned a lot about his area from his interesting photostream.
Having meet Alex at our last Flicker Meet ,I have now got to know him better and I look forward to viewing his imiges on Flicker each day
so keep taking the photos Alex we will always be here to view them .. Jack"16th December, 2008
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My Scotland says:
"Apologies Alex, I should have written this much sooner.
Alex’s photography is as good as one can find. I am awestruck of his skills every time I see a photo on his stream. He is a great friend and I am honored that he finds my work worthy of comment and favour. I hope he keeps sharing his photography with us for a long time, and that his new camera matches his prowess as a photographer.
Ian."28th November, 2008
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SEC1941 tired of the snow says:
"I often enjoy glancing at what is a very varied photostream. He is obviously interested in many aspects of Scotland. I share his enthusiam for Scottish tradition, although I only left the land of my birth at the age of 5. I share his delight in the kilt. There is something for most people in this photostream and I am glad that I have known Alex thtrough Flickr."
28th September, 2008
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friskierisky says:
"A fabulous selection of pics here from a true gentleman. Jenna describes him as lovely and l describe him as a great Flickr friend. A lot of effort has been put into this album and it is a joy to view."
17th September, 2008
- Name:
- Alexander Cunningham
- Joined:
- August 2007
- Hometown:
- Paisley
- Currently:
- Hawick, Scotland
- I am:
- Male and Taken