These are beautiful and just the entrance to the gold mine offered through links in the post.
I used this image ( click on it to embiggen) because it brought back memories of childhood when JAX and Regal were the most popular beers in my hometown. (The JAX brewery is now a mini-mall of stores and restaurants. At least the building is still there.
Looks like many of these images were shot using Kodachrome 25, pretty much the finest transparency (slide) film of all time. Enjoy.
These rare color photos from the Great Depression were compiled by the Farm Services Administration from 1939 and 1944, and were recently gathered by the Denver Post's excellent photo blog.Most of us are familiar with the stark and tragic black and white images from that period taken by many notable photographers, many of whom were on the payroll of the WPA at the time, but these are breathtaking.Check out the link to the Denver Post first, then when you have more time, peruse the images at the Library of Congress. These are a true treasure.
All told, there are some 1,600 pictures which are now available online thanks to the Library of Congress. The photos, which depict small town life, industry and recreational activities during the Great Depression included in a 2006 exhibit "Bound for Glory: America in Color."
Check them out.
It starts HERE.
More later, maybe.
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I didn't know they had color back them. Interesting shots.
ReplyDeleteRick, color film was around in the silent era of Hollywood, but was considered a "gimmick" much like sound was when first introduced.
ReplyDeleteBut since the process was expensive (i.e.Technicolor) it was rarely used. A few good examples of early films that have been restored are Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind.
If you're interested pay a visit to AFI, the American Film Institute to learn more.
Thanks for the visit.
Ah, interesting. Thanks!
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