Mystery photos

MYSTERY: Check out this classical structure

MYSTERY: Check out this classical structure

Today’s mystery is a building with many classical features. Try your luck in determining where this is located, and send your thoughts to elliott@brack.net. Be sure to tell the town where you live. Allen Peel of San Antonio gave us great detail on the last mystery.  “It is Holland Harbor Lighthouse, often referred to as ‘Big Red’.

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by · July 28, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out where this red lighthouse is located

MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out where this red lighthouse is located

Yep, another lighthouse, this time a red one. Pinpoint where you think this lighthouse is located, and send your thoughts to elliott@brack.net with your hometown listed.

The last mystery photo was taken by Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill on a trip to the Northwest.

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by · July 25, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY PHOTO: Unusual sculpture asks where it is located

MYSTERY PHOTO: Unusual sculpture asks where it is located

Today’s mystery is a stand-alone piece of art work. There might be a few clues for you as to where this is located. See if you can figure this mystery out of where it is, and why.  Send in what you learn to elliott@brack.net and include which town you live in.

Historian Gene Ramsay, Norcross, who gives tours of Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta regularly, identified the recent mystery photo: “That’s the bell tower at Oakland Cemetery.

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by · July 21, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY PHOTO: This nearby scene may prove difficult

MYSTERY PHOTO: This nearby scene may prove difficult

Today’s mystery photo might turn out to be difficult. So here’s one hint: it’s around here nearby. Put on your thinking cap, figure out the clues, and tell us where this photograph was taken. Send your answer to elliott@brack.net, and include the town where you live.

Ruthie Lachman Paul of Norcross recognized the recent photo, that of a new museum of Liverpool, England.

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by · July 18, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY PHOTO: Swooping roof line stamps this as unusual photo

MYSTERY PHOTO: Swooping roof line stamps this as unusual photo

Check out the distinctive swooping roof in today’s Mystery Photo. Not many buildings are like this one, so where is it?

The last edition’s mystery was recognized by several persons. Sara Rawlins of Lawrenceville wrote: “It’s a non-billboard sign called Non-sign II, located between the U.S. in Washington state border and Canada.

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by · July 11, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where was this photo made, and what’s the message?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Where was this photo made, and what’s the message?

See if you can identify this unusual photograph.  Yes, though it looks odd, it is a real photo. Try to figure out where it is, and send your thoughts to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown. And try to figure out the message of this picture.

Though we had some guesses, not a single person could identify the recent Mystery Photo.

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by · July 7, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY PHOTO: A flowing water fountain in moonlight

MYSTERY PHOTO: A flowing water fountain in moonlight

A water fountain in the moonlight is this edition’s Mystery Photo.  Can you figure out where this photograph was taken?  Tell us, if you can. Send your ideas to elliott@brack.net and include your hometown.

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by · July 4, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY: No one recognized the mystery of a Brand Bank painting

MYSTERY: No one recognized the mystery of a Brand Bank painting

Today’s Mystery Photo may give you clues as to what goes on in this building, but we also want to know where this photo was made. Try your hand at identifying today’s mystery by sending your thoughts to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown.

The last Mystery Photo stumped all readers. No one recognized a painting by Artist Steve Penley of the pre-1950 Brand Banking Company, on the Gwinnett Courthouse Square.

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by · June 30, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY: What can you find out about this painting?

MYSTERY: What can you find out about this painting?

Today’s Mystery Photo is something different, a painting, and some of you may recognize the artist. What we want to tease you with is what this painting reflects, and where the depiction is located. Add bonus points if you can tell us where this painting is hanging, and something about the artist. 

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by · June 27, 2023 · Mystery photos
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can  you identify one of our 779 lighthouses?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Can  you identify one of our 779 lighthouses?

Yes, it’s lighthouse time again. See if you can find the location of this gem, sitting just above dunes somewhere. Understand that there are 779 standing lighthouse in all, in 50 states, so we may get readers sending in more to identify. Send your idea to elliott@brack.net and include your hometown.

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by · June 23, 2023 · Mystery photos