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Dorothea Lange

Drought refugees are stopped at the inspection station in Yuma, Arizona, to have their baggage inspected for plant pests before they are allowed to enter California

#Arizona #California #WorldWarII #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769866/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting two individuals in military-style uniforms standing beside an old-fashioned truck parked near what appears to be an inspection station. One person, likely male, wears a cap and trousers while handling some sort of hose or pipe connected to the vehicle's rear compartment. The other individual seems engaged with another part of the scene, possibly unloading items from the back.

The surroundings include various structures such as wooden pallets stacked on top of each other loaded with what looks like agricultural equipment wrapped in burlap sacks and blankets for protection during transport. There is a sense of rural or industrial setting, perhaps related to farming operations given the presence of tractors behind the truck.

A date stamp indicates that this photo was taken "in September '43" which suggests it's historical documentation from World War II era when such measures were common due to war-related concerns on border crossings and agricultural imports. The scene captures a moment in time during wartime, reflecting meticulous inspection processes as part of larger military or national security operations at the borders.

Dorothea Lange

Refugees from the 1936 drought. Came to California for a new start. Now migratory agricultural workers

#California #theGreatDepression #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769844/

The image is a black and white photograph featuring two adults, likely from the early 1900s. The person on the left appears to be a woman with shoulder-length hair tied back in a practical style suitable for work or outdoor activities. She wears a dark-colored jacket over what seems to be an apron-like garment, suggesting she might engage in manual labor or farming.

The individual on the right looks like a man wearing a hat with a brim that casts shadows across his face, obscuring some of his features and adding to the mystery of his expression. He is dressed more formally than the woman; he wears a button-up shirt layered under a dark jacket over which he has fastened a lighter-colored vest or sweater. His hands are placed in pockets, and his stance appears relaxed.

They both stand on what looks like arid land with sparse vegetation, hinting at an environment that may be subject to droughts or other environmental challenges. The clothing of the subjects suggests they might not have many resources but make do with what is available for comfort and practicality.

The photograph has a grainy quality typical of early 20th-century photography, indicating it could indeed capture individuals affected by events like the Great Depression in America when droughts were common across various states leading to migrations.

Forty families of drought and depression refugees camped by the roadside beside an irrigated pea field. A freeze which destroyed the pea crop threw practically every family in this camp on emergency relief. Nine miles from Calipatria, California

#Ninemiles #Calipatria #California #theGreatDepression #theDustBowl #ninemiles #American #DorotheaLanges #Loener #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769670/

The image depicts a bleak rural landscape with rows of makeshift shelters along the side of an irrigation ditch. The black and white photograph appears to be from the early 1900s, judging by its style and quality.

In this scene, we see several structures that look like temporary housing units or tents made primarily out of various materials such as wooden planks, tarps, and other available resources. These rudimentary shelters are closely spaced along a narrow strip of land adjacent to an irrigation channel which is visible in the foreground with water flowing through it.

The field beyond these dwellings appears to be farmland where crops have been recently harvested or not yet grown. The soil looks dry and cracked, indicative of drought conditions typical during times like the Great Depression era mentioned in the context provided by the caption.

There are a few individuals visible near their makeshift homes, suggesting daily life activities amidst hardship.

The overall atmosphere conveyed is one of destitution and struggle for survival under challenging environmental circumstances likely exacerbated by economic downturns such as the Dust Bowl or similar events during that period. The photo serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience in dire times but also reflects on how vulnerability to natural disasters can lead to displacement, migration, and homelessness when coupled with systemic socioeconomic issues li [...]

Jon Pinter

Kayak View, Morro Rock
Photographer Jon Pinter
#coastlife #california #kayaking #westcoast #landscapephotography #photography #photo #potd #photooftheday #fotografie #fotografia #foto

Dorothea Lange

Missouri family of five, seven months from the drought area, on U.S. Highway 99 near Tracy, California

#Missouri #USHighway99 #Tracy #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769656/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting four individuals in front of an old, heavily loaded truck on the side of a rural road. The scene appears to be set during midday with clear skies.

In the foreground, three men are attending to various tasks around what seems to be a bundle wrapped in newspaper or similar material that one man is kneeling over. Their actions suggest they might be inspecting something within this bundle; perhaps searching for food, tools, or other resources.

Behind them stands an older model truck with its back loaded down with bags and items secured using ropes. The vehicle appears worn out from use, indicating a long journey through rough conditions such as droughts which are referenced in the caption provided by Missouri family of five, seven months from the drought area on U.S. Highway 99 near Tracy, California.

A young child is standing slightly behind one man who seems to be examining something more closely with his hands. The expressions and postures suggest a sense of hardship or concern for their situation amidst what appears to be difficult times due to lack of resources during the drought period mentioned in the caption.

Dorothea Lange

Drought refugees from Chickasaw, Oklahoma. Three families traveling together. They can't travel because of lack of money for trailer license. Near Santa Maria, California

#Chickasaw #Oklahoma #SantaMaria #California #DorotheaLanges #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769802/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting the living conditions of three families who have fled drought-stricken Chickasaw, Oklahoma. The scene shows makeshift tents constructed from various materials such as tarps and blankets on an outdoor setting that appears to be in California near Santa Maria, according to the caption provided.

Several individuals can be seen around a campsite with basic camping gear like pots, pans, utensils, bowls, and buckets indicating their living conditions. The photograph captures people of different ages including children engaged in various activities such as sitting on the ground or standing beside them.

The photo suggests hardship due to drought affecting travel plans for these families who can't afford money for a trailer license, according to additional information provided about this image from Dorothea Lange's archive.

This snapshot is taken during difficult times and highlights how climate change impacts people’s lives.

Jon Pinter

San Diego
Photographer Jon Pinter

#photo #photography #fotografie #photographers #photographyeveryday #photographyisanart #photographer
#coast #coastlife #california #westcoast #californiaphotographer #californiaphotography

Douglas VB

In case you want to be mad at a #LitterBug who made #BigSur #California worse, https://realrecognizereal.shop/ sticker bombed McWay Falls with a ton of stickers from small to huge. We peeled them all off and one of the rangers thanked us for helping out.

They had a story on their Instagram that has since expired showing them tagging the Bixby Bridge sign yesterday.

Now it looks like they're in Carmel. Hopefully someone catches them and scolds them for being a little 💩