Sixty year old Michael creates realistic 1/24 scale models of an imaginary town from memories of his youth.

His photos tell a story that takes you back to that time and place.

It’s not an exact recreation, but it does capture the mood of my memories, he says.

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you could read more about Michael Paul Smith and his work atCraftsmanship Museum.

Visit his websiteElgin Parkand hisFlickr galleryto view more photos.

The setup of the models that resulted in the above photo

More of his creation

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