Days Gone By

I do not count photography as one of my greater interests, but that does not mean I am unable to appreciate works of photographic excellence. I followed a link today to the photo blog of the Denver Post, which had on display a collection called "Captured: America in Color from 1939-1943". The photographs are the property of the Library of Congress.

Below are a few of my favorites, but I confess reducing that list to just these few was quite difficult. I may not be able to resist posting more of them. Click each image to enlarge.

Trucks outside of a starch factory. Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, October 1940. Reproduction from color slide. Photo by Jack Delano:


Shepherd with his horse and dog on Gravelly Range Madison County, Montana, August 1942. Reproduction from color slide. Photo by Russell Lee:


Shasta dam under construction. California, June 1942. Reproduction from color slide. Photo by Russell Lee:


Boys fishing in a bayou. Schriever, Louisiana, June 1940. Reproduction from color slide. Photo by Marion Post Wolcott:


Please take a little time and go browse the gallery. These images from days gone by are a part of our own unique heritage. Treasure and appreciate each, and allow them to capture your imagination.

(h/t: Powerline)

All images courtesy of Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress.