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Michael S. Williamson

@mswontheroad.bsky.social
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Curious, wandering Staff Photographer for The Washington Post

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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Don’t drink and drive.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
The leash is off and I’m ready to run.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Pink Floyd.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
As I was driving on rural back roads until very late last night, I saw lots of fireworks shows, big and small along the way. Was listening to the news about tax cuts and healthcare cuts. Woke up early today in a fog. It was less like “Morning in America and more like, “The Day After.”
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
When George passed away, nobody wanted his things. Heck, even he hadn’t worn most of these clothes since the 1970s. I hope everyone just lets them be. They are a little sad, but strangely beautiful.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
The sky was threatening and hinted that I should seek cover. The sun strongly suggested that I stop and make a photo first.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Feeling blue (and pink) in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Rain sometimes puts me in the mood to reflect on things.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Feels good to be back in Alabama, cruising the back roads.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
I didn’t want one of those fancy ice cream cones, just something plane.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I could drive or take the train. But if I walk for a bit, there are better photo possibilities.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
“Honest, officer. We were just listening to music.”
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Made this iPhone photo while on the train traveling from Washington, DC to New York City.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Happy Easter friends. Of course, I knew that if I went to the gardens, I’d see some lovely dresses. I couldn’t catch the little sweetie in red, but what a doll!
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I parked my car on the banks of the Mississippi River and made the slow walk to Fast Eddie’s in Alton, Illinois.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…well you know.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Have no worries, my sweet and damaged relic of the past. You are in my heart to stay.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
I was under a lot of deadline pressure to make this photo in Selma, Alabama, but I managed to get it in on time.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Went to Brenda’s BBQ in Montgomery, Alabama last night and got some dinner and a photo for dessert.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Stopped by the Mr. Waffle in Selma, Alabama last night.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
“Hey Michael, just curious, did you first see the overall rich colorful scene or were you struck by the lone man at the table?” — “Yes.”
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
They say that driving is more dangerous than flying. Maybe, but when my car stalls, I don’t fall 30,000 feet.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Watching the cars and trucks go by and thinking, Where are they going? Are they lonely? Are they lost in some oldies music as they drive? — Then a big rig honks at me and I think that maybe they’re just wondering what the heck that guy with a camera is doing up there.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
The rain eventually stopped, but everything still looks like this to me.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Happy Valentine’s Day friends. Be a beacon, not a blinding light.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Sara said that she would take care of my order after she topped off Earl’s coffee cup.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
My all-night friend, Waffle House, announced that they are adding a $.50 surcharge per egg due to the bird flew outbreak. It’s going to take more than that to keep me out of Hopperville.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Waiting for his dogs at the Coney Island. Detroit, Michigan.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Server takes a break at a diner in Texas. (photograph is a single frame made with a telephoto lens from the street. It is not a composite.)
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
He saw me the exact moment I saw him. Only the camera blinked.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Don’t let the sharp sunlight and the rich blue sky fool you. The winds are cold and heavy and the clouds are about to turn black.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
This is a portrait I made of Jimmy Carter a while back. It seems to go well with a yard sign that’s in the front yard of his house in Plains, Georgia. The sign is quite a contrast to the signs I saw promoting the incoming man from Florida.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I was about to give up on finding a place to hold my annual “Seafood Christmas” musical event. Thank goodness I found Hibbler‘s.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
These winter days, even the warm light feels cold.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
My gut feeling is that if you don’t know what gizzards are, you probably couldn’t stomach, the thought of eating some.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I was roaming the back roads looking for something interesting when the photo spirits gave me the green light to make an image of Price‘s Pantry in Orchid, Virginia.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Andy raced into the store to tell the car owner that he left his lights on.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
“Princess, please help grandpa get the groceries out of the car. Our show is almost on.”
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Don’t forget to be there for each other.
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
“OK, the car is a little rough, I get it —but look on the bright side, you probably ain’t gotta worry about nobody stealing it.”
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
“It’s a good thing that gas prices are down because this baby is a real gas hog. “
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Michael S. Williamson @mswontheroad.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I’m a big fan of Edward Hopper so I couldn’t resist making a photo of this retro hamburger stand in Jackson, Alabama while passing through.
Jackson, Alabama
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