Out From the Ashes

The Denver Post has often been a respectable newspaper, but this was a surprise to see. Their photoblog (aptly yet awkwardly named, "plog") unearthed some of the most remarkable and extraordinary images I've ever seen. Some of the only color images from the Depression era were actually taken by the then-newly-formed government agency, the Farm Security Administration. These rare and strinking photographs were displayed in a 2006 exhibit Bound for Glory: America in Color. They are property of the Library of Congress.

I highly suggest taking the time to view them all. It's so weird how much color changed my perception of the time period and how much more emotion is given to the viewer when bright bursts of color are introduced.HT: Scotty