The scenes are intensely human. And while many of them depict raw poverty, there's a closeness and fortitude to many of the subjects. Very "American." The photographers captured the strength, determination and dedication to family, country and fellow man that became a hallmark of that era.
From a technical perspective, the images hit all the marks. The compositions are pleasing, the colors are rich and the stories they show are engaging.
Simply put, I love these images. They show that thoughtfully executed photography is truly timeless. A great photo is a great photo forever. It may be decades old, but it feels alive. I'm thankful to have been reminded yet again of that by the images. You'd be doing yourself a favor to check 'em out.
I linked a few of my favorites below. You can see more on this special page on the Denver Post's website.
Enjoy!
P.S. - I wouldn't mind if someone wanted to make a huge print of the Pabst photo to hang on my wall. Wouldn't mind at all.
