Near Borrego Springs the vineyards are gone
but these iron farm workers labor on
foreshadowning a future with too little water
and too much heat
You can find more shadows at Hey Harriet, hosted for us by Tracy in Brisbane, Australia.
Near Borrego Springs the vineyards are gone
but these iron farm workers labor on
foreshadowning a future with too little water
and too much heat
You can find more shadows at Hey Harriet, hosted for us by Tracy in Brisbane, Australia.
Hello Martha?
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so gorgeous. Arent' they amazing? Are they made of iron or wood?
Such a smarty thing honouring as icon of the past.
Happy SS dear friend. take care...
What an interesting history! Beautiful remembrance!
ReplyDeletenice post...thanks for the visit...comeback agaain if you can....
ReplyDeleteGreat history, marvelous statues and terrific shadow shots for the day!! Hope you're having a great weekend, Martha!!
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A good wine is made from grapes that have beeb lovingly pruned and tended to. This iron guy is keeping this tradition going, the yield of the vines directly proportional to the pruning in process. Nice view!
ReplyDeleteThose are very cool!
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing sight! And the statues seem to make a statement that whatever the challenge, these workers weather on! The second statue in particular has marvelous detail!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sculptures...I hope this is not the fate of all of California, water is such a valuable commodity out there...right now we have plenty, thank you very much to the snowfalls!
ReplyDeleteTimeless photography, telling a long story of patience of work and enjoying its result; what a wonderful mean to measure time as well.
ReplyDeletePlease have a nice Sunday you all.
What marvelous captures of these iron sculptures ... wonderful post ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
I like these rusting sculptures, Martha - i have a feeling there was an old bike somewhere!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! As many times as I have been in the Borrego area, I have never seen these...wow! Fabulous find!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cool! Love those little winemakers, they look like they're working hard!
ReplyDeleteGreat shadow shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat images and fitting title!
ReplyDeleteI have looked at your last several posts with pleasure. You did post some great pictures of flowers and nature. I like the desert chicory – I wonder if it is the same plant which can be used to make coffee?
ReplyDeletevery poignant
ReplyDeleteI keep hoping for a world that learns from the past and shows it the respect it deserves
Interesting shadows!
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What a creative and artistic tribute to the farm workers. I love these.
ReplyDeletethese are so cool. they must be really neat to see in person.
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wow, looks neat!
ReplyDeleteAn excellent way to preserve history.
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