Sepia Saturday - Father's Day Classic

Photo: CrazyasaCoolFox
I treasure this photo of myself with my father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. So I thought I would break it out for Sepia Saturday. Here's wishing all you fathers and people in multi-generational photos a happy Father's Day.
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