Happy Labor Day by Karen Stuebing

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02-SEP-2007	Karen Stuebing

Went for a drive to the boonies (pun intended) yesterday to visit a friend. Comfort, WV, population 327, located in Boone Co. Blink and you miss it.

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larose forest photos		07-Mar-2013 21:13
A little slice of life, a moment in time, frozen forever in this wonderful image. V

Dan Chusid		21-Sep-2007 19:58
They were probably just happy you weren't looking to find their 'still'.

virginiacoastline		17-Sep-2007 02:55
you were probably more activity than they'd seen in a while . . .and you never know who's a "revenuer" in these parts . . .you just THINK that's a laundry washer! LOL!

Guest		10-Sep-2007 22:24
Great photo Karen, an so much to see! Ah know lots a folk with homes like this - some happy, some not doin to good. S'pose it depends what ya want outa life. Mike (some folks might be intrested inhttp://www.pbase.com/downsouthstories/downsouthstorybookpart1 andhttp://www.pbase.com/downsouthstories/daysgoneby)

Greg Harp		06-Sep-2007 14:15
Fabulous shot Karen. Wonderful documentation of an America few of us know.

Guest		04-Sep-2007 23:12
It seems to tell so much about the life of those who live there. I lile the bright paint color. vote.

Lori Rolfe		04-Sep-2007 16:25
Great human interest shot Karen..... the two men were probbaly hoping you'd stop in. :-) Would have scared the bejeesus out of me. V

Breland		04-Sep-2007 13:52
This brings back fond memories of a more relaxed time. Great shot Karen. Looks like a 1952 Kenmore model. gmv

Guest		04-Sep-2007 04:30
Yes, this does not smell like big bucks and easy life!

Roe..		04-Sep-2007 03:29
this is a powerful image..I agree so much to see..

Simon Chandler		04-Sep-2007 03:09
Interesting image. Good composition and exposure. The blue tank really stands out. v

Char		04-Sep-2007 02:39
Hi Karen, Thank you for sharing this amazing picture and story! \/

Coleen Perilloux Landry		03-Sep-2007 23:44
There is so much to see in this photo--the bare light bulb and the exposed electrical wiring with the insulator that keeps it from burning down the house; the concrete block step; the dog bowl on the ground; the small piece of gutter used to collect the water from the roof to guide it to the rain barrel. I hope whoever lives here is happy--sometimes people with so little are the happiest.

Coleen Perilloux Landry		03-Sep-2007 23:40
There are a lot of people who never saw this type of washing machine or a rain barrel, but I have. It's just a shame that Iraq is getting all the new washers and bottled water these days.

tomandlinda		03-Sep-2007 22:25
Strong image!! v

jypsee		03-Sep-2007 18:43
When I was a child, my ma used to drag us in from the mud in the spring and stand us up in the washing machine and give us a bath (no, it wasn't running) before she changed the wash water. Then she'd take us outside and rinse us in the rain barrel. Those were simpler times... love the green on the trailer!

royalld		03-Sep-2007 18:25
Love the colors. Great documentary. Voted.

laine82		03-Sep-2007 18:09
If a picture paints a thousand words...then it is yours !! I agree with Richard wholeheartedly...you are a dynamo, Karen ~vote

Bryan Murahashi		03-Sep-2007 16:05
Great capture of this small town home. Have a great Labor Day.

Guest		03-Sep-2007 14:54
happy labor day,love the colour.

Guest		03-Sep-2007 14:36
ROFL.... what a WONDERFUL find, Karen. David and I looked it over carefully for all the unique things in the photo. Vote.

Richard Vance		03-Sep-2007 12:59
"there were two men standing on the porch. I waved. ;) Hey, they'll never hunt me down where I live." LOL! The size 12 tennis shoes on the porch are a dead giveaway! Karen, yet another outstanding bit of photojournalism and commentary about your part of the country. You have a talent for narrative that brings additional life and meaning to your photos. I'm still waiting to see a book or tv special from you. Vote Best to you, Dick:)

Barb		03-Sep-2007 12:26
Nice capture of the back country. Like the comp and color.

Jean-Luc Rollier		03-Sep-2007 11:49
Excellent shot !Love the compo and the green and blue... JL Vote

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