"21 Carl and Betty Hinson's Atlantic Beach 10-29-81"

The Last Roll

Above: The last photograph my father ever took. Through the back door of Carl Hinson’s home, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, October 29, 1981

The Kodak Retina 35 mm camera had been his sidekick since I was born……I doubt my dad could find a suitable replacement for his trusted friend. And thus an era ended.


"13 Falls Dam Ruby 10-21-81"
Ruby at Falls Dam, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 21, 1981
"5 Blue Ridge Pkwy Allegheny Co. Bill and Ruby Hinson 10-20-81"
Blue Ridge Parkway, Allegheny County, North Carolina, Bill and Ruby Hinson , October 20, 1981
"1 Ruby - Carl - Betty Mt. Pilot Inn 10-19-81"
Ruby – Carl – Betty Hinson, Mt. Pilot Inn, North Carolina, October 19, 1981


Our Love Affair with Kodachrome