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Category: New & Abandoned Shoes

Dying Malls, Miniatures, New & Abandoned ShoesLeave a comment
Doc Martens

Doc Martens

January 20, 2020February 9, 2022 bigbertha

When I was in high school I saved my money and bought a pair of brown Doc Martens. They were the most expensive thing I had ever purchased at that age. I decided given the price, I’d be buried in … Continue reading Doc Martens

Menswear, New & Abandoned Shoes, Store Closings, TributesLeave a comment

Sears is dying

November 18, 2018February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Sears is dying.  Some may argue Sears has been dying for years.  But in Frisco, Texas, the Sears store at Stonebriar Mall is indeed closing its doors.  I thought it would be appropriate to pay my last respects to the … Continue reading Sears is dying

Blue, New & Abandoned Shoes, Women's ClothingLeave a comment

New Blue Shoes

September 20, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

A maroon version of these shoes were on display at a storefront.  They stopped me in my tracks.  If only they are available in blue.  I peered through the window and saw other colors… is that blue I see? The … Continue reading New Blue Shoes

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Abandoned shoe at Bob Woodruff Park

May 23, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My ongoing Abandoned Shoe series continues! Hiking through the mosquito infested trail at Bob Woodruff Park is always an adventure.  Sure, I remembered to bring the mosquito spray – but I chose not to spray myself. It’s not summer yet … Continue reading Abandoned shoe at Bob Woodruff Park

Emotions, New & Abandoned Shoes, People, Rubbish, Women's Clothing2 Comments

Dumped

April 26, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I can’t tell you where I was when I took these photos – mainly because I’m not sure of the location.  It was a detour / adventure on the way to somewhere else.  Maybe somewhere near Rockwall, Texas.  I didn’t … Continue reading Dumped

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New Shoes!

December 9, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

While admiring the shoes at DSW I thought how fun it would be to photograph them!  My friend Kristin and I took photos with our camera phones but it’s not the same. Fortunately, I found some shoes I had to … Continue reading New Shoes!

Circle of Life, New & Abandoned Shoes2 Comments
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Baby Shoes and a blanket named Umpy

April 9, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I took a small stash of cash out at the ATM and headed to a photography studio that is going out of business.  My plan was to stay focused and purchase camera equipment—maybe stands or backdrops.  I have no need … Continue reading Baby Shoes and a blanket named Umpy

Menswear, New & Abandoned Shoes1 Comment
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Men’s Shoes

March 17, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Men’s shoes are always an interesting subject to photograph.  Fortunately, I know several gentlemen who are willing to indulge me in my quest to take the perfect shoe photo. These shots were taken outside the Perot Museum.  I like the … Continue reading Men’s Shoes

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Saddle Shoes

February 24, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I waited until the last minute to go shopping for shoes.  I figured I could just wear my plain white shoes but deep down I REALLY wanted saddle shoes.  I found them at a local school uniform store.  They were … Continue reading Saddle Shoes

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