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Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model cars at historic stops.

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What happened His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model cars at historic stops.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 26, 12:18 PM

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

His photos appear to feature full-sized cars – but it's not what you think. Anthony Schmidt, a teen photographer with autism, is traveling Route 66 and taking photos with his small, model c...

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Jun 26, 12:18 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 26, 12:18 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

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