#Beanfield hashtag - Bluesky

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

2 months ago

The image captures a scene of agricultural labor in what appears to be the early 20th century, based on its black-and-white nature. Five individuals are engaged in harvesting beans from a field surrounded by tall stalks and supported by wooden stakes. They wear hats for sun protection, indicative of outdoor work conditions typical of farming or agriculture during that era. The workers are handling large burlap sacks filled with harvested beans; the sacks rest on the ground while they appear to be organizing them into smaller piles or bundling them together. In the background, additional bags and farm tools like a bucket suggest an ongoing process of gathering crops. The environment looks arid but fertile for farming. The image carries historical significance as it illustrates rural labor practices from over a century ago in Oregon's Marion County near West Stayton. It reflects on how agricultural work was physically demanding yet essential to daily life during that time period.

Beanfield. Weigh scales, pickers, and sacked beans at edge of field. Near West Stayton, Marion County, Oregon. General caption number 46

#Beanfield #WestStayton #MarionCounty #Oregon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773307/

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Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

2 months ago

The image depicts a field with rows of crops, likely beans or similar plants. A water channel runs through the center dividing two parallel lines of crop plants supported by wooden stakes and wire trellises on either side. The reflection in the shallow water indicates that it is daytime. Trees are visible along the horizon line at varying distances from the camera's perspective. This setting appears to be a farm or agricultural area, with no people present in the frame.

Oregon, Marion County, near West Stayton. Beanfield showing irrigation. See general caption number 46

#Oregon #MarionCounty #WestStayton #Beanfield #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772927/

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Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

2 months ago

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an agricultural scene. It features a central pathway cutting through what appears to be bean fields, separated by narrow strips of water or possibly mud that act as ditches for irrigation purposes. The path on either side seems to lead into the horizon where rows upon rows of plants extend towards the background. The beans are lush and dense in coverage, suggesting they may have recently been harvested due to their healthy appearance. A row fence with wooden posts is visible at intervals along both sides of the pathway, likely used for supporting plant growth or keeping animals out. The sky above appears overcast, casting a soft light on the scene which enhances the texture of the plants and creates long shadows. In summary, this photograph captures an agricultural landscape focused on bean cultivation in West Stayton (vicinity) Marion County, Oregon during migration season when pickers were likely working there.

West Stayton (vicinity) Marion County, Ore. Migratory bean pickers. Beanfield, showing irrigation

#WestStayton #MarionCounty #OreMigratory #Beanfield #Oregon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2011645336/

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Sandip Bhattacharya

@sandipb.net

2 months ago

#Beanfield has been incredible so far. Not only is their network offering superior to #Bell, but unlike Bell, I could just terminate connection to my own router. Didn't need to use their router at all.

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