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Obsidian Urbex Photography
@ObsidianUrbex@mstdn.social
1 mese fa

🏈 The old Rubber Bowl stadium in Akron, Ohio. When I visited a few years ago, demolition had already begun and the seating was being stripped out. Now

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🏈 The old Rubber Bowl stadium in Akron, Ohio. When I visited a few years ago, demolition had already begun and the seating was being stripped out. Now it is just an empty bowl-shaped depression, and another piece of history has been lost.

An aerial view of the abandoned Rubber Bowl stadium, featuring overgrown concrete stands and a football field still bearing the "ZIPS" logo

#history #sport #usa #ohio #american #akron #demolition #americanfootball

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
2 mesi fa

Stan Getz op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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Stan Getz op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic, Scheveningen, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-91

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual playing the saxophone. The focus is on capturing the musician's intense expression while performing, with close-up shots of their face, showcasing details like wrinkles around the eyes suggesting concentration or emotion in his performance. In this particular snapshot from Ed van der Elsken’s 1958 photo series "Stan Getz op het concert Jazz at the Philharmonic" taken in Scheveningen, it captures a moment that likely represents Stan Getz's improvisational skills and emotional depth. This image is part of a larger collection showcasing jazz performances during this iconic event. The saxophone itself appears prominently against the darker background, emphasizing its importance as an instrument within this genre. The lighting accentuates certain features such as the musician’s facial contours and highlights textures like skin folds and fabric creases in his clothing, adding to the overall moodiness of the scene. Stan

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #american #scheveningen #stangetz #stangetzs

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Zap Productions
@zapproductions@mastodon.social
2 mesi fa

American Legion • Bandera, Texas, USA

Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 • Kodak Tri-X 400 • 2026

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American Legion • Bandera, Texas, USA

Rolleiflex 3.5 E2 • Kodak Tri-X 400 • 2026

A black-and-white film photo. A giant mural of the American flag can be seen on the side of American Legion Post 157 in Bandera, Texas. Sunday, August 2, 2026.

#photography #outdoors #monochrome #camera #film #mediumformat #filmphotography #kodak #trix #rolleiflex #bwfilm #tx #texas #mural #american #bandera #august_2_2026 #legion #post157 #giant #flag

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Dorothea Lange
@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online
2 mesi fa

El Monte federal subsistence housing. Three-room house. Seventeen dollars and seventy cents rent applied on purchase. Father: carpenter. California

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El Monte federal subsistence housing. Three-room house. Seventeen dollars and seventy cents rent applied on purchase. Father: carpenter. California

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017759714/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting three individuals engaged in agricultural activity on what appears to be a farm. They are using manual tools, specifically hoes or rakes, to work the soil. In the background stands a modest single-story building with a gabled roof, likely serving as storage or shelter for farming equipment. The setting suggests an open rural area during daylight hours under clear skies. The attire of the individuals is indicative of early 20th-century clothing styles, suggesting that this photograph could be from around that time period. The presence of wooden structures and fencing further emphasizes a farm environment. In terms of historical context, such imagery can evoke discussions about agricultural practices before mechanized farming took hold in America. It may also raise questions regarding rural living standards during the early part of last century or reflect on changes in American agriculture over time.

#photography #california #undefined #dorothealange #america #elmonte #american

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Dorothea Lange
@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online
2 mesi fa

El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. One hundred occupied homes, each with three quarters of an acre. Average yearly income eight hundred dollars.

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El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. One hundred occupied homes, each with three quarters of an acre. Average yearly income eight hundred dollars. California

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017759572/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a desolate rural landscape, characterized by its barren trees with no leaves suggesting it might be taken during the winter or early spring months. A dirt road meanders through what appears to be an empty settlement. On either side of the road are simple structures that resemble houses or sheds, with most being white with dark roofs and one larger structure in the background possibly a barn or garage with wooden siding. The homes appear modest and unadorned. The surroundings feature dry grass fields extending into the distance where more similar buildings can be seen on both sides of the road. A wire fence runs parallel to the street, separating different parcels of land. There are no visible people in this scene; it conveys a sense of abandonment or isolation. The sky is clear and grayish-blue, adding to the bleak atmosphere. The photograph seems historical given its black-and-white quality and style, suggesting that Dorothea L

#photography #california #undefined #dorothealange #elmonte #american

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