Days Gone By
by Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Title
Days Gone By
Artist
Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
An rusted antique wringer washer found behind the historic Gifford farmhouse in Capitol Reef in southern Utah. A relic from days gone by.
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From nps.gov: "The Gifford farm lies in the heart of the Fruita valley, a desert oasis described by Wallace Stegner as "...a sudden, intensely green little valley among the cliffs of the Waterpocket Fold, opulent with cherries, peaches, and apples in season, inhabited by a few families who were about equally good Mormons and good frontiersmen and good farmers."� The 200 acre Fruita Rural Historical District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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From capitolreef.org: "Capitol Reef National Park lies in Utah�s south-central desert, an oasis of colorful sandstone cliffs, impressive domes, and soaring monoliths. Once called �Wayne Wonderland,� the park got its name in part from the great white rock formations which resemble the U.S. Capitol building, and from the sheer cliffs that presented a barrier to early travelers. Early inhabitants referred to the area as the �land of the sleeping rainbow� because of its beautiful contrasts: multi-colored sandstone surrounded by verdant riverbanks and arid desert vegetation, all nestled beneath deep blue skies. The area was designated as a national monument in 1937 and reclassified as a national park in 1971. The park is open year-round. "
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June 6th, 2013
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Comments (26)
Kathleen Scanlan
Great piece. I wonder how many people remember these old washing machines. Love the colors which add rich texture to the piece in contrast to the white barrel. Nice job!
Bob and Nancy Kendrick replied:
Thanks so much Kathleen! I vaguely remember my mom having something like this when I was really little!
Barbara Griffin
Bob and Nancy, this is a beautiful nostalgic image....great find and composition! V/F/T
Bob and Nancy Kendrick
First place win in the Golden Oldies contest August 2013! Thanks so much for the votes!
Ann Powell
fantastic capture of a vintage scene, the light and shadows are balanced perfectly to give that nostalgic feeling. v/f
Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Chrisann, Thanks so much for the feature in Weekly FUN For All Mediums Your Very Best Work!
Barry Jones
My mother had one of those when I was a kid. Oops, telling my age...Great shot and find...v/f
Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Bajan, Thanks so much for the feature in Group of photographers from around the world!
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Just had to Favor and Vote for this one, as its one of my FAVORITES out of hundreds of images seen in in our Groups 18 today.