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1915 postmarked postcard view of a grain elevator at Medaryville, Indiana. This business is shown in the 1904 Sanborn™ fire insurance map set for Medaryville and is identified as the Crabs, Reynolds & Taylor Grain Elevator. In the 1909 map set, little had changed except the name. The elevator had become the Guild & Robinson (lessees) Elevator with Crabs, Reynolds and Taylor as owners.
The elevator was located on the northwest corner where the Monon Route (Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad) crossed Pearl Street. The photographer was facing northwest from the southeast side of the Pearl Street crossing. The elevator business office was in the wood frame building on the corner. The 1904 map set shows the railroad depot one block south on the southeast corner of the Main Street crossing, but the 1909 map set shows a larger depot structure about ½ block farther south.
From a private collection.
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Title on slide: "Rouen: Old House."
Photographer: George Fay
Date: Sept 2, 1971
Film: Kodachrome II
Roll #: 3
Slide #: 3
Location: Rouen, Normandy, France
Title on slide: "Le Havre: Our Hotel."
Photographer: George Fay
Date: Sept 1, 1971
Film: Kodachrome II
Roll #: 1
Slide #: 20
Location: Le Havre, Normandy, France.
These two hanging out in the Peoples Square play Beatles nothing but Beatles, They struck a chord with me.
Two journeymen guitarist who have been around long enough to have actually seen the Beatles. The guy in the black shirt, his name is Paolo but he was doing George Harrison proud. The guy in the white shirt, I forgot his name but he had both Paolo McCartney and John Lennon down pat.
No computer process or fill in background music to improve their sound just organic vocals and and acoustic guitars with a little amplification to help fill the square with "Baby You Can Drive My Car" or "Here Comes The Sun."
This photograph, captures a moment of profound human experience. The stark contrasts and dramatic lighting amplify the emotional tension, symbolising a journey from darkness to light, ignorance to knowledge, or despair to hope. The individuals, seemingly isolated within the dark environment, grapple with a task or challenge, their collaborative effort in manipulating the illuminated panel underscores the humanist belief in the power of human connection and collective endeavour to overcome adversity.
The photograph's impressionist qualities further enhance its emotional impact. The soft, diffused light creates a gentle glow, highlighting the fleeting nature of the scene and evoking a mood of contemplation. The momentary capture of the individuals in motion suggests an ongoing narrative, while the interplay of light and shadow adds a layer of sensory experience, emphasising the ephemeral nature of life. These impressionist elements infuse the scene with a sense of fleeting beauty and emotional depth, capturing the transient nature of the human experience.
Through the lens of expressionism, the image conveys raw emotions and visceral feelings, amplified by the dramatic contrasts of light and dark. The stark contrasts and dramatic lighting, characteristic of expressionism, evoke a visceral emotional response. The large, illuminated panel against the dark background symbolises the tension between clarity and ignorance, truth and the unknown. The visible textures and shadows amplify the emotional impact, suggesting a raw, unfiltered experience.
The photograph also resonates with humanist ideals, emphasising the value and agency of human beings. The individuals, engaged in a collaborative effort, highlight the importance of human connection and cooperation. Their shared goal, represented by the act of holding the light panel, underscores the humanist belief in working together to overcome challenges. The focus on human figures, their physical presence, and engagement, celebrates human creativity and the capacity to shape one's environment.