Back to the future: The amazing art of then-and-now photography

How the years fly by! You’ll find that there’s a lot of truth to this when you look at the collection of then-and-now photos below. These pairs of images include a vintage shot, maybe a group of siblings lined up in front of a picket fence, and then a more recent image showing the same group, much taller and gray-haired yet still smiling, standing in the same spot.

We’re hoping you’ll be inspired to send your own set of images depicting the past and present to SFGate.Please submit images here and include photo captions or send them as an attachment to sfgatemoms@gmail.com. We’ll share reader images in a slide show after Thanksgiving.

In 2011, Brittany Stone and Courtney Tietze were on the O'Connor High School softball team that went to the state finals. Brittany's mom, Laura, wore the Then photo, made into a button, throughout the girls' playing careers, snapping the Now picture in a moment of serendipity when they were seniors. Today, Courtney attends Blinn College while Brittany plays ball for Our Lady of the Lake University.

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In 2011, Brittany Stone and Courtney Tietze were on the O'Connor High School softball team that went to the state finals. Brittany's mom, Laura, wore the Then photo, made into a button, throughout the girls' playing careers, snapping the Now picture in a moment of serendipity when they were seniors. Today, Courtney attends Blinn College while Brittany plays ball for Our Lady of the Lake University.

In 2011, Brittany Stone and Courtney Tietze were on the O'Connor High...School softball team that went to the state finals. Brittany's mom,...Laura, wore the Then photo, made into a button, throughout the girls'...playing careers, snapping the Now picture in a moment of serendipity...when they were seniors. Today, Courtney attends Blinn College while...Brittany plays ball for Our Lady of the Lake University.

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James Fischer / MySanAntonio.com

This photo is of our 4 sons--Cris, Brandon, Matthew and Cameron Fischer taken on the East coast of England in 1992 while stationed there with the Air Force.

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This photo is of our 4 sons--Cris, Brandon, Matthew and Cameron Fischer taken on the East coast of England in 1992 while stationed there with the Air Force.

This photo is of our 4 sons--Cris, Brandon, Matthew and Cameron...Fischer taken on the East coast of England in 1992 while stationed...there with the Air Force.

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James Fischer / MySanAntonio.com

This photo is of our 4 sons--Cris, Brandon, Matthew and Cameron Fischer taken in 2002 on the California coast during a family trip. Sometime before the trip we came across a similar photo taken 10 years earlier on the coast of England and thought it would be a cool idea to get another updated shot. We're hoping to get another pic this year, now 10 years after the second photo.

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This photo is of our 4 sons--Cris, Brandon, Matthew and Cameron Fischer taken in 2002 on the California coast during a family trip. Sometime before the trip we came across a similar photo taken 10 years earlier on the coast of England and thought it would be a cool idea to get another updated shot. We're hoping to get another pic this year, now 10 years after the second photo.

This photo is of our 4 sons--Cris, Brandon, Matthew and Cameron...Fischer taken in 2002 on the California coast during a family trip....Sometime before the trip we came across a similar photo taken 10 years...earlier on the coast of England and thought it would be a cool idea to...get another updated shot. We're hoping to get another pic this year,...now 10 years after the second photo.

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Joanna Brandt / MySanAntonio.com

This photo is a picture of my Dad, Larry Bower, taken in 1942 at 8 years of age in front of his house.

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This photo is a picture of my Dad, Larry Bower, taken in 1942 at 8 years of age in front of his house.

This photo is a picture of my Dad, Larry Bower, taken in 1942 at 8...years of age in front of his house.

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Joanna Brandt / MySanAntonio.com

This photo is of my Dad, Larry Bower, taken 70 years after a similar photo was taken of him in 1942. He's , shows him on in front of the same house.

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This photo is of my Dad, Larry Bower, taken 70 years after a similar photo was taken of him in 1942. He's , shows him on in front of the same house.

This photo is of my Dad, Larry Bower, taken 70 years after a similar...photo was taken of him in 1942. He's , shows him on in front of the...same house.

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Loretta Huddleston / MySanAntonio.com

Christy, Amy, and Leigh Anne Huddleston at their Nana and Granddad's house in San Antonio, 1998.

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Christy, Amy, and Leigh Anne Huddleston at their Nana and Granddad's house in San Antonio, 1998.

Christy, Amy, and Leigh Anne Huddleston at their Nana and Granddad's...house in San Antonio, 1998.

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Loretta Huddleston / MySanAntonio.com

Christy, Amy, and Leigh Anne Huddleston at their Nana and Granddad's house in San Antonio, Easter, 2012

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Christy, Amy, and Leigh Anne Huddleston at their Nana and Granddad's house in San Antonio, Easter, 2012

Christy, Amy, and Leigh Anne Huddleston at their Nana and Granddad's...house in San Antonio, Easter, 2012

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Al Dietrick / MySanAntonio.com

Al Dietrick was 22 years old and a Tech Sgt. in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard when, as part of the Allied invasion of Italy, he was photographed by a buddy in the village of Altavilla Silentina. Dietrick had to keep the undeveloped film in his duffle bag for several weeks before he could get it developed, which explains the poor quality of the nearly 70-year-old photo.

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Al Dietrick was 22 years old and a Tech Sgt. in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard when, as part of the Allied invasion of Italy, he was photographed by a buddy in the village of Altavilla Silentina. Dietrick had to keep the undeveloped film in his duffle bag for several weeks before he could get it developed, which explains the poor quality of the nearly 70-year-old photo.

Al Dietrick was 22 years old and a Tech Sgt. in the 36th Infantry...Division of the Texas National Guard when, as part of the Allied...invasion of Italy, he was photographed by a buddy in the village of...Altavilla Silentina. Dietrick had to keep the undeveloped film in his...duffle bag for several weeks before he could get it developed, which...explains the poor quality of the nearly 70-year-old photo.

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Al Dietrick / MySanAntonio.com

In 1943, Al Dietrick was 22 years old, a Tech Sgt. in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard and part of the Allied invasion of Italy. In the village of Altavilla Silentina, he was photographed by a buddy. While on a battlefield tour of Italy back in 1994, Dietrick showed the original photo to the tour guide, who recognized the spot where it had been taken. Those little Italian villages don t change much, says Dietrick, now 90. You can see some of the same buildings in both photos.

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In 1943, Al Dietrick was 22 years old, a Tech Sgt. in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard and part of the Allied invasion of Italy. In the village of Altavilla Silentina, he was photographed by a buddy. While on a battlefield tour of Italy back in 1994, Dietrick showed the original photo to the tour guide, who recognized the spot where it had been taken. Those little Italian villages don t change much, says Dietrick, now 90. You can see some of the same buildings in both photos.

In 1943, Al Dietrick was 22 years old, a Tech Sgt. in the 36th...Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard and part of the Allied...invasion of Italy. In the village of Altavilla Silentina, he was...photographed by a buddy. While on a battlefield tour of Italy back in...1994, Dietrick showed the original photo to the tour guide, who...recognized the spot where it had been taken. Those little Italian...villages don t change much, says Dietrick, now 90. You can see some of...the same buildings in both photos.

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Margaret Kefauver / MySanAntonio.com

Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in the rural northeast corner of the state. Sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin where they spent their early years are Laura (from left), 2, Johnny, 5, Megan (Laura s twin), 2, and Shawn, 3.

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Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in the rural northeast corner of the state. Sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin where they spent their early years are Laura (from left), 2, Johnny, 5, Megan (Laura s twin), 2, and Shawn, 3.

Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in...the rural northeast corner of the state. Sitting on a swing in front...of the log cabin where they spent their early years are Laura (from...left), 2, Johnny, 5, Megan (Laura s twin), 2, and Shawn, 3.

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Margaret Kefauver / MySanAntonio.com

Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in the rural northeast corner of the state. The family took a photo of the four children sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin where they spent their early years. In 2010 they returned to the cabin for Johnny Kefauver's marriage and re-created the original shot. They are Laura (from left), 29, Johnny, 33, Megan (Laura s twin), 29, and Shawn, 31.

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Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in the rural northeast corner of the state. The family took a photo of the four children sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin where they spent their early years. In 2010 they returned to the cabin for Johnny Kefauver's marriage and re-created the original shot. They are Laura (from left), 29, Johnny, 33, Megan (Laura s twin), 29, and Shawn, 31.

Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in...the rural northeast corner of the state. The family took a photo of...the four children sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin where...they spent their early years. In 2010 they returned to the cabin for...Johnny Kefauver's marriage and re-created the original shot. They are...Laura (from left), 29, Johnny, 33, Megan (Laura s twin), 29, and...Shawn, 31.

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Barbara Clark / MySanAntonio.com

Dr. Buck Rikli as a life guard with other life guards at Naperville, Illinois swimming pool in 1940.

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Dr. Buck Rikli as a life guard with other life guards at Naperville, Illinois swimming pool in 1940.

Dr. Buck Rikli as a life guard with other life guards at Naperville,...Illinois swimming pool in 1940.

In August of 1962, Rudy C. Medrano married Florence Guerra. Edgewood High School sweethearts, their wedding was held on a summer day with temperatures reaching 105 degrees. Their all-day celebration began at 10 a.m. and included an afternoon reception where chicken mole was served. He was 20, she was 19. Too young to drink legally, they toasted their nuptials with 7UP.

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In August of 1962, Rudy C. Medrano married Florence Guerra. Edgewood High School sweethearts, their wedding was held on a summer day with temperatures reaching 105 degrees. Their all-day celebration began at 10 a.m. and included an afternoon reception where chicken mole was served. He was 20, she was 19. Too young to drink legally, they toasted their nuptials with 7UP.

In August of 1962, Rudy C. Medrano married Florence Guerra. Edgewood...High School sweethearts, their wedding was held on a summer day with...temperatures reaching 105 degrees. Their all-day celebration began at...10 a.m. and included an afternoon reception where chicken mole was...served. He was 20, she was 19. Too young to drink legally, they...toasted their nuptials with 7UP.

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Andrew Medrano / MySanAntonio.com

Rudy and Florence Medrano, who celebrated their 50th anniversary this year, re-create a photo taken on their wedding day in 1962. He is an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, she is a retired civil servant. They have three grown children and six grandchildren.

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Rudy and Florence Medrano, who celebrated their 50th anniversary this year, re-create a photo taken on their wedding day in 1962. He is an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, she is a retired civil servant. They have three grown children and six grandchildren.

Rudy and Florence Medrano, who celebrated their 50th anniversary this...year, re-create a photo taken on their wedding day in 1962. He is an...ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, she is a retired...civil servant. They have three grown children and six grandchildren.

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Catherine Stier / MySanAntonio.com

In 1999, Andrew Stier, 7, and his sister Julia, 3, pose with their mother Catherine Stier s first published picture book, If I Were President. The book s dedication reads: To every child who aspires to the highest office in the land, and to the possible future presidents in my home, Andrew and Julia. The photo is such a family favorite, they commissioned San Antonio artist Margi Fisher to re-create it in watercolors.

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In 1999, Andrew Stier, 7, and his sister Julia, 3, pose with their mother Catherine Stier s first published picture book, If I Were President. The book s dedication reads: To every child who aspires to the highest office in the land, and to the possible future presidents in my home, Andrew and Julia. The photo is such a family favorite, they commissioned San Antonio artist Margi Fisher to re-create it in watercolors.

In 1999, Andrew Stier, 7, and his sister Julia, 3, pose with their...mother Catherine Stier s first published picture book, If I Were...President. The book s dedication reads: To every child who aspires to...the highest office in the land, and to the possible future presidents...in my home, Andrew and Julia. The photo is such a family favorite,...they commissioned San Antonio artist Margi Fisher to re-create it in...watercolors.

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Catherine Stier / MySanAntonio.com

In 1999, Andrew Stier, then 7, and his sister Julia, then 3, pose with their mother Catherine Stier's first published picture book, "If I Were President." Stier's fifth children's book, "Today on Election Day" was recently published, so Andrew and Julia re-created the original photo. Andrew, 20, is studying biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and is planning to vote in his first presidential election. Julia, 16, is a junior at Reagan High School and is involved in the school theater program.

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In 1999, Andrew Stier, then 7, and his sister Julia, then 3, pose with their mother Catherine Stier's first published picture book, "If I Were President." Stier's fifth children's book, "Today on Election Day" was recently published, so Andrew and Julia re-created the original photo. Andrew, 20, is studying biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and is planning to vote in his first presidential election. Julia, 16, is a junior at Reagan High School and is involved in the school theater program.

In 1999, Andrew Stier, then 7, and his sister Julia, then 3, pose with...their mother Catherine Stier's first published picture book, "If I...Were President." Stier's fifth children's book, "Today on Election...Day" was recently published, so Andrew and Julia re-created the...original photo. Andrew, 20, is studying biomedical engineering at the...University of Texas at Austin and is planning to vote in his first...presidential election. Julia, 16, is a junior at Reagan High School...and is involved in the school theater program.

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Kenneth Breaux / MySanAntonio.com

Edna Mae Breaux and her son Kenneth Breaux taken in 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee. Edna Mae moved from New Orleans to the Inn at Los Patios retirement community in 2004 with her husband who has since deceased.

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Edna Mae Breaux and her son Kenneth Breaux taken in 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee. Edna Mae moved from New Orleans to the Inn at Los Patios retirement community in 2004 with her husband who has since deceased.

Edna Mae Breaux and her son Kenneth Breaux taken in 1945 in Memphis,...Tennessee. Edna Mae moved from New Orleans to the Inn at Los Patios...retirement community in 2004 with her husband who has since deceased.

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Kenneth Breaux / MySanAntonio.com

Edna Mae Breaux and her son Kenneth Breaux in a photo taken in 2012 in San Antonio. Edna Mae moved from New Orleans to the Inn at Los Patios in 2004 with her husband who has since deceased.

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Edna Mae Breaux and her son Kenneth Breaux in a photo taken in 2012 in San Antonio. Edna Mae moved from New Orleans to the Inn at Los Patios in 2004 with her husband who has since deceased.

Edna Mae Breaux and her son Kenneth Breaux in a photo taken in 2012 in...San Antonio. Edna Mae moved from New Orleans to the Inn at Los Patios...in 2004 with her husband who has since deceased.

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Henry Wright / MySanAntonio.com

Bothers John (clockwise from left), Frank, Mark and Henry Wright pose for a photo taken on Mother s Day in 1962 when their late father Frank was stationed in Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard.

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Bothers John (clockwise from left), Frank, Mark and Henry Wright pose for a photo taken on Mother s Day in 1962 when their late father Frank was stationed in Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard.

Bothers John (clockwise from left), Frank, Mark and Henry Wright pose...for a photo taken on Mother s Day in 1962 when their late father Frank...was stationed in Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard.

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Henry Wright / MySanAntonio.com

On Mother's Day, 1962, bothers John, Frank, Mark and Henry Wright posed for a photo taken while their late father Frank was stationed in Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard. On Mother s Day of 2012, the boys mom, Emma Wright, asked her sons to re-create the original shot. Henry later made a black-and-white copy of the Now shot and gave it, framed with the Then shot, to their mom as a gift.

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On Mother's Day, 1962, bothers John, Frank, Mark and Henry Wright posed for a photo taken while their late father Frank was stationed in Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard. On Mother s Day of 2012, the boys mom, Emma Wright, asked her sons to re-create the original shot. Henry later made a black-and-white copy of the Now shot and gave it, framed with the Then shot, to their mom as a gift.

On Mother's Day, 1962, bothers John, Frank, Mark and Henry Wright...posed for a photo taken while their late father Frank was stationed in...Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard. On Mother s Day of 2012, the boys...mom, Emma Wright, asked her sons to re-create the original shot. Henry...later made a black-and-white copy of the Now shot and gave it, framed...with the Then shot, to their mom as a gift.

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Gail Sims / MySanAntonio.com

What started as fun taking an Xmas picture with Gramma Gail Sims and cousin grandsons Patrick Sims and Michael Carlisle (first picture, in Bulverde, 1999 when they were 8) soon became a yearly tradition.

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What started as fun taking an Xmas picture with Gramma Gail Sims and cousin grandsons Patrick Sims and Michael Carlisle (first picture, in Bulverde, 1999 when they were 8) soon became a yearly tradition.

What started as fun taking an Xmas picture with Gramma Gail Sims and...cousin grandsons Patrick Sims and Michael Carlisle (first picture, in...Bulverde, 1999 when they were 8) soon became a yearly tradition.

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Gail Sims / MySanAntonio.com

What started as fun taking an Xmas picture with Gramma Gail Sims and cousin grandsons Patrick Sims and Michael Carlisle soon became a yearly tradition. In this photo from 2011, both boys are 21 now and in college, but they still continue the tradition of Xmas pictures at their grandmothers home in Bulverde. Patrick is now 6 and Michael is 6 3 , so it s doubtful anymore growth will be noticed!

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What started as fun taking an Xmas picture with Gramma Gail Sims and cousin grandsons Patrick Sims and Michael Carlisle soon became a yearly tradition. In this photo from 2011, both boys are 21 now and in college, but they still continue the tradition of Xmas pictures at their grandmothers home in Bulverde. Patrick is now 6 and Michael is 6 3 , so it s doubtful anymore growth will be noticed!

What started as fun taking an Xmas picture with Gramma Gail Sims and...cousin grandsons Patrick Sims and Michael Carlisle soon became a...yearly tradition. In this photo from 2011, both boys are 21 now and in...college, but they still continue the tradition of Xmas pictures at...their grandmothers home in Bulverde. Patrick is now 6 and Michael is 6...3 , so it s doubtful anymore growth will be noticed!

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Bill Umphlett / MySanAntonio.com

On Sept 1st, 1957 Bill Umphlett and Barbara Oliva were married in Chapel #3 at 4 p.m. at Lackland AFB. He was a basic training instructor and Barbara was working at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. They went to North Carolina for their honeymoon and to meet Bill's family members.

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On Sept 1st, 1957 Bill Umphlett and Barbara Oliva were married in Chapel #3 at 4 p.m. at Lackland AFB. He was a basic training instructor and Barbara was working at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. They went to North Carolina for their honeymoon and to meet Bill's family members.

On Sept 1st, 1957 Bill Umphlett and Barbara Oliva were married in...Chapel #3 at 4 p.m. at Lackland AFB. He was a basic training...instructor and Barbara was working at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co....They went to North Carolina for their honeymoon and to meet Bill's...family members.

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Bill Umphlett / MySanAntonio.com

Bill and Barbara Umphlett recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Bill served 38 years in the Active Air Force and Reserves and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. Barbara was employed by Allstate Insurance and held the position of Senior Claims Adjuster until her retirement after 23 years. They have two children, two grand-children and one great grand-daughter. They have enjoyed their lives and have traveled to many countries. This picture was taken two years ago in Madrid, Spain.

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Bill and Barbara Umphlett recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Bill served 38 years in the Active Air Force and Reserves and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. Barbara was employed by Allstate Insurance and held the position of Senior Claims Adjuster until her retirement after 23 years. They have two children, two grand-children and one great grand-daughter. They have enjoyed their lives and have traveled to many countries. This picture was taken two years ago in Madrid, Spain.

Bill and Barbara Umphlett recently celebrated 55 years of marriage....Bill served 38 years in the Active Air Force and Reserves and retired...as a Chief Master Sergeant. Barbara was employed by Allstate Insurance...and held the position of Senior Claims Adjuster until her retirement...after 23 years. They have two children, two grand-children and one...great grand-daughter. They have enjoyed their lives and have traveled...to many countries. This picture was taken two years ago in Madrid,...Spain.

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Linda Doll / MySanAntonio.com

The birthday celebration has always been a big deal to the kids (two girls are ours/two boys, their cousins-who-seemed-just-like-brothers), and whenever possible we get together for the blowin' out of the candles.

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The birthday celebration has always been a big deal to the kids (two girls are ours/two boys, their cousins-who-seemed-just-like-brothers), and whenever possible we get together for the blowin' out of the candles.

The birthday celebration has always been a big deal to the kids (two...girls are ours/two boys, their cousins-who-seemed-just-like-brothers),...and whenever possible we get together for the blowin' out of the...candles.

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Linda Doll / / MySanAntonio.com

GaGa (as she was named by the young man seen holding his nose) has aged quite a bit, and we realize, looking back, that it was really the beginning of her downhill journey. Still enjoyed blowing out the candles.

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GaGa (as she was named by the young man seen holding his nose) has aged quite a bit, and we realize, looking back, that it was really the beginning of her downhill journey. Still enjoyed blowing out the candles.

GaGa (as she was named by the young man seen holding his nose) has...aged quite a bit, and we realize, looking back, that it was really the...beginning of her downhill journey. Still enjoyed blowing out the...candles.

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Bonnie Keller / MySanAntonio.com

In this photo taken in 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter get together at the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville to remember their great-grandmother Fanny Keller, who died that year.

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In this photo taken in 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter get together at the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville to remember their great-grandmother Fanny Keller, who died that year.

In this photo taken in 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left),...Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter get together at...the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville...to remember their great-grandmother Fanny Keller, who died that year.

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Bonnie Keller / MySanAntonio.com

In 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter took a photo at the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville as they remembered their great-grandmother Fanny Keller, who died that year. In this photo, taken in 2012, the cousins are all teenagers, yet they still get together each September to honor their great-grandmother. The day includes a mass at St. Louis Church in Castroville followed by a family get-together and supper.

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In 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter took a photo at the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville as they remembered their great-grandmother Fanny Keller, who died that year. In this photo, taken in 2012, the cousins are all teenagers, yet they still get together each September to honor their great-grandmother. The day includes a mass at St. Louis Church in Castroville followed by a family get-together and supper.

In 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha...Schulte and Kierstan Saulter took a photo at the home of their great...aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville as they remembered their...great-grandmother Fanny Keller, who died that year. In this photo,...taken in 2012, the cousins are all teenagers, yet they still get...together each September to honor their great-grandmother. The day...includes a mass at St. Louis Church in Castroville followed by a...family get-together and supper.

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Chrissie Warner / MySanAntonio.com

On Oct. 26, 1965, Winn Murnin brings 4-day-old son Patrick home from Brooke Army Medical Center to their house on West Mulberry. Son Brendan, nearly 5, stands by his mother on the front porch.

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On Oct. 26, 1965, Winn Murnin brings 4-day-old son Patrick home from Brooke Army Medical Center to their house on West Mulberry. Son Brendan, nearly 5, stands by his mother on the front porch.

On Oct. 26, 1965, Winn Murnin brings 4-day-old son Patrick home from...Brooke Army Medical Center to their house on West Mulberry. Son...Brendan, nearly 5, stands by his mother on the front porch.

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Chrissie Warner / MySanAntonio.com

For Winn Murnin's 79th birthday in October, 2012, her family gave her a trip down memory lane. The house's current owners, Neal Wagner and Deborah Callanan, graciously allowed the Murnins to tour the home that they moved away from in 1975.

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For Winn Murnin's 79th birthday in October, 2012, her family gave her a trip down memory lane. The house's current owners, Neal Wagner and Deborah Callanan, graciously allowed the Murnins to tour the home that they moved away from in 1975.

For Winn Murnin's 79th birthday in October, 2012, her family gave her...a trip down memory lane. The house's current owners, Neal Wagner and...Deborah Callanan, graciously allowed the Murnins to tour the home that...they moved away from in 1975.

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Karen Bocquin / MySanAntonio.com

Our daughter Tracy Bocquin on July 4, 1994.

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Our daughter Tracy Bocquin on July 4, 1994.

Our daughter Tracy Bocquin on July 4, 1994.

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Karen Bocquin / MySanAntonio.com

Brianna Bocquin, granddaughter of Karen Bocquin, celebrates the Fourth of July in 2012.

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Brianna Bocquin, granddaughter of Karen Bocquin, celebrates the Fourth of July in 2012.

Brianna Bocquin, granddaughter of Karen Bocquin, celebrates the Fourth...of July in 2012.

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Norma Sturdivant / MySanAntonio.com

When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I found this picture of my grandmother and her sister (Alta Rice and her sister Auntie Bunin) in Hawaii. The date on the back says July 1955.

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When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I found this picture of my grandmother and her sister (Alta Rice and her sister Auntie Bunin) in Hawaii. The date on the back says July 1955.

When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I...found this picture of my grandmother and her sister (Alta Rice and her...sister Auntie Bunin) in Hawaii. The date on the back says July 1955.

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Norma Sturdivant / MySanAntonio.com

When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I found a photo my grandmother and her sister in Hawaii in 1955. My sister Nancy Herrington (left) and I had a trip planned to Hawaii so we tried to duplicate the picture. We just didn't have the flowered print dresses on hand, though.

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When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I found a photo my grandmother and her sister in Hawaii in 1955. My sister Nancy Herrington (left) and I had a trip planned to Hawaii so we tried to duplicate the picture. We just didn't have the flowered print dresses on hand, though.

When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I...found a photo my grandmother and her sister in Hawaii in 1955. My...sister Nancy Herrington (left) and I had a trip planned to Hawaii so...we tried to duplicate the picture. We just didn't have the flowered...print dresses on hand, though.

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Fred Ricketts / MySanAntonio.com

Three weeks after Pearl Harbor, Fred Ricketts and Sybil Hunter revised their wedding date fearful they might not have much time together as all the young men were leaving for WW11. Seventy years later, on Dec. 27, 2011, they celebrated a decision made 70 years before. Family members and friends came from coast to coast to honor them with a three day celebration.

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Three weeks after Pearl Harbor, Fred Ricketts and Sybil Hunter revised their wedding date fearful they might not have much time together as all the young men were leaving for WW11. Seventy years later, on Dec. 27, 2011, they celebrated a decision made 70 years before. Family members and friends came from coast to coast to honor them with a three day celebration.

Three weeks after Pearl Harbor, Fred Ricketts and Sybil Hunter revised...their wedding date fearful they might not have much time together as...all the young men were leaving for WW11. Seventy years later, on Dec....27, 2011, they celebrated a decision made 70 years before. Family...members and friends came from coast to coast to honor them with a...three day celebration.

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Fred Ricketts / MySanAntonio.com

Three weeks after Pearl Harbor, Fred Ricketts and Sybil Hunter revised their wedding date fearful they might not have much time together as all the young men were leaving for WW11. Seventy years later, on Dec. 27, 2011, they celebrated a decision made 70 years before. Family members and friends came from coast to coast to honor them with a three day celebration.

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Three weeks after Pearl Harbor, Fred Ricketts and Sybil Hunter revised their wedding date fearful they might not have much time together as all the young men were leaving for WW11. Seventy years later, on Dec. 27, 2011, they celebrated a decision made 70 years before. Family members and friends came from coast to coast to honor them with a three day celebration.

Three weeks after Pearl Harbor, Fred Ricketts and Sybil Hunter revised...their wedding date fearful they might not have much time together as...all the young men were leaving for WW11. Seventy years later, on Dec....27, 2011, they celebrated a decision made 70 years before. Family...members and friends came from coast to coast to honor them with a...three day celebration.

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Esther Lozano / MySanAntonio.com

This picture of my three sons was taken in late October 1970 at Dillard's Studio. They were at that time from left to right, Michael, 3, Robert, 1, and Dan, 2.

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This picture of my three sons was taken in late October 1970 at Dillard's Studio. They were at that time from left to right, Michael, 3, Robert, 1, and Dan, 2.

This picture of my three sons was taken in late October 1970 at...Dillard's Studio. They were at that time from left to right, Michael,...3, Robert, 1, and Dan, 2.

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Esther Lozano / MySanAntonio.com

This pictures was taken in late October, 2010 at my son, Robert's home. They are at that time from left to right, Michael (Khail) Lozano, 43, Robert, 41 and Dan, 42. They are still very close to each other just like when they were little boys.

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This pictures was taken in late October, 2010 at my son, Robert's home. They are at that time from left to right, Michael (Khail) Lozano, 43, Robert, 41 and Dan, 42. They are still very close to each other just like when they were little boys.

This pictures was taken in late October, 2010 at my son, Robert's...home. They are at that time from left to right, Michael (Khail)...Lozano, 43, Robert, 41 and Dan, 42. They are still very close to each...other just like when they were little boys.

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Carol Wilson / MySanAntonio.com

The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2000. From top down: Matt, Scott, Denise, Christy, & Todd.

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The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2000. From top down: Matt, Scott, Denise, Christy, & Todd.

The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2000. From top down:...Matt, Scott, Denise, Christy, & Todd.

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Carol Wilson / MySanAntonio.com

The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2011. Top down: Matt, Scott, Denise, Todd, Christy, & Caleb.

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The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2011. Top down: Matt, Scott, Denise, Todd, Christy, & Caleb.

The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2011. Top down: Matt,...Scott, Denise, Todd, Christy, & Caleb.

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Bobby Jones / MySanAntonio.com

In 1951 Bobby Jones and Margaret Stark drove to Seguin to get married. The Justice of the Peace was Archie Hector. They had their picture taken on the steps of the Courthouse.

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In 1951 Bobby Jones and Margaret Stark drove to Seguin to get married. The Justice of the Peace was Archie Hector. They had their picture taken on the steps of the Courthouse.

In 1951 Bobby Jones and Margaret Stark drove to Seguin to get married....The Justice of the Peace was Archie Hector. They had their picture...taken on the steps of the Courthouse.

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Bobby Jones / MySanAntonio.com

In 1951 Bobby Jones and Margaret Stark drove to Seguin to get married and had their picture taken on the steps of the Courthouse. Being back in San Antonio after retiring from the military and traveling all over, they decided to celebrate their 60th anniversary by going back over to Seguin and doing it over again. However, the Justice was not there so they had their picture taken again on the same steps.

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In 1951 Bobby Jones and Margaret Stark drove to Seguin to get married and had their picture taken on the steps of the Courthouse. Being back in San Antonio after retiring from the military and traveling all over, they decided to celebrate their 60th anniversary by going back over to Seguin and doing it over again. However, the Justice was not there so they had their picture taken again on the same steps.

In 1951 Bobby Jones and Margaret Stark drove to Seguin to get married...and had their picture taken on the steps of the Courthouse. Being back...in San Antonio after retiring from the military and traveling all...over, they decided to celebrate their 60th anniversary by going back...over to Seguin and doing it over again. However, the Justice was not...there so they had their picture taken again on the same steps.

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Tamara Griffin / MySanAntonio.com

This photo of my husband, Johnnie Griffin, and me, Tamara Griffin was taken in Central Islip, NY at Johnnie's High School Senior Prom in 1990.

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This photo of my husband, Johnnie Griffin, and me, Tamara Griffin was taken in Central Islip, NY at Johnnie's High School Senior Prom in 1990.

This photo of my husband, Johnnie Griffin, and me, Tamara Griffin was...taken in Central Islip, NY at Johnnie's High School Senior Prom in...1990.

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Tamara Griffin / MySanAntonio.com

This photo of my husband, Johnnie Griffin, and me, Tamara Griffin was taken at our wedding on 11/27/10 on the San Antonio Riverwalk on Marriage Island. We were not a couple in high school, although Johnnie wanted to be, so who knew 20 years later, we'd be happily married?

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This photo of my husband, Johnnie Griffin, and me, Tamara Griffin was taken at our wedding on 11/27/10 on the San Antonio Riverwalk on Marriage Island. We were not a couple in high school, although Johnnie wanted to be, so who knew 20 years later, we'd be happily married?

This photo of my husband, Johnnie Griffin, and me, Tamara Griffin was...taken at our wedding on 11/27/10 on the San Antonio Riverwalk on...Marriage Island. We were not a couple in high school, although Johnnie...wanted to be, so who knew 20 years later, we'd be happily married?

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Dan Cretaro / MySanAntonio.com

This photo of Dan Cretaro and Bryan Ball was taken in the summer of 1969 in the Panama Canal Zone.

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This photo of Dan Cretaro and Bryan Ball was taken in the summer of 1969 in the Panama Canal Zone.

This photo of Dan Cretaro and Bryan Ball was taken in the summer of...1969 in the Panama Canal Zone.

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Dan Cretaro / MySanAntonio.com

This photo of Dan Cretaro and Bryan Ball was taken their our 40th high school class reunion in Florida 2010. We had not seen each other since 1971.

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This photo of Dan Cretaro and Bryan Ball was taken their our 40th high school class reunion in Florida 2010. We had not seen each other since 1971.

This photo of Dan Cretaro and Bryan Ball was taken their our 40th high...school class reunion in Florida 2010. We had not seen each other since...1971.

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Sherry Wooley / MySanAntonio.com

Jeff and Sherry (Lutz) Wooley took a family vacation to Estes Park, Colorado, in 1987, and while hiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park, came upon Glacier Lake. They had a relative with them take this photo of the family, which included Ryan, age 12, Brent, age 10 and Allison, age 6.

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Jeff and Sherry (Lutz) Wooley took a family vacation to Estes Park, Colorado, in 1987, and while hiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park, came upon Glacier Lake. They had a relative with them take this photo of the family, which included Ryan, age 12, Brent, age 10 and Allison, age 6.

Jeff and Sherry (Lutz) Wooley took a family vacation to Estes Park,...Colorado, in 1987, and while hiking in the Rocky Mountain National...Park, came upon Glacier Lake. They had a relative with them take this...photo of the family, which included Ryan, age 12, Brent, age 10 and...Allison, age 6.

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Sherry Wooley / MySanAntonio.com

While in Colorado in 2012 for a family wedding, the Wooleys decided to return to Estes Park and see if they could find the exact location where they took a family photo 25 years earlier. But nobody remembered the name of the lake. They hiked over six miles, to five different lakes in the National Forest, at 9,000 plus feet in altitude, trying to locate the same glacier lake with the big round boulder sitting right on its edge. Finally, the last lake they came to, opened up on the exact same scene, unchanged, and it was called Mills Lake. What had changed however, was the size of the participants, but after a few attempts, they were able to assume the same positions as in the earlier shot. They are Jeff and Sherry Wooley, Ryan, Brent, and Allison.

Image 50 of 50 - Then and now photgraphy

While in Colorado in 2012 for a family wedding, the Wooleys decided to return to Estes Park and see if they could find the exact location where they took a family photo 25 years earlier. But nobody remembered the name of the lake. They hiked over six miles, to five different lakes in the National Forest, at 9,000 plus feet in altitude, trying to locate the same glacier lake with the big round boulder sitting right on its edge. Finally, the last lake they came to, opened up on the exact same scene, unchanged, and it was called Mills Lake. What had changed however, was the size of the participants, but after a few attempts, they were able to assume the same positions as in the earlier shot. They are Jeff and Sherry Wooley, Ryan, Brent, and Allison.

While in Colorado in 2012 for a family wedding, the Wooleys decided to...return to Estes Park and see if they could find the exact location...where they took a family photo 25 years earlier. But nobody remembered...the name of the lake. They hiked over six miles, to five different...lakes in the National Forest, at 9,000 plus feet in altitude, trying...to locate the same glacier lake with the big round boulder sitting...right on its edge. Finally, the last lake they came to, opened up on...the exact same scene, unchanged, and it was called Mills Lake. What...had changed however, was the size of the participants, but after a few...attempts, they were able to assume the same positions as in the...earlier shot. They are Jeff and Sherry Wooley, Ryan, Brent, and...Allison.

Then-and-now photos are always fascinating to study. It’s fun to see how people and places have changed over the years. Maybe a then-and-now set features an old black-and-white engagement photo of a couple, with their hands wrapped around each other, in Yosemite Valley. Fifty years later, they’re still married and return to Yosemite to take the same photo. They look just as in love but 50 years older. Another scenario: A photo of a little girl holding a stuffed teddy bear and then a pic of that little girl’s daughter holding that same bear (now with tattered fur and missing eyes).

These old-school-current-day pics have an uncanny way of depicting how the years have gone by. Take a look at the collection of photos from San Antonio Express readers above or check out these images from Buenos Aires-based photographer Irina Werning. She took childhood photos and then captured the same image many years later with the same retro look.

We’re inviting readers to send in their sets of then-and-now images. Did you and your spouse return to the place where you got engaged 50 years ago? Do you have photos of your kids blowing out the candles at the same wooden table over the years? We’d love to see those pictures.

Or find a snap from the past and re-create it. Open up the old family album and pick a favorite photo of a family, friends, or yourself, and then re-create it by showing what has changed over the years—and what’s still the same. Set the scene so everything—from the clothing and background to the pose and camera angle—about the two photos is as similar as possible. Put on the same clothing, sunglasses, smile. Strike the same post, find the same background, and shoot with the same camera angle.

The results will be rewarding and you’ll have something special to cherish (these photo pairs make great holiday gifts) and something to share with SFGate readers.

Please submit your images to SFGate here or email them to sfgatemoms@gmail.com by November 24. Include detailed photo captions. We plan to feature a collection of reader images the week after Thanksgiving.