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**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 9m

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

"Skid Row." Howard Street, the street of the unemployed in San Francisco, California

#SkidRow #HowardStreet #SanFrancisco #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769702/

The image is a black and white photograph capturing an urban street scene. It appears to be from the early to mid-20th century, judging by the clothing styles of the people in the picture as well as the architecture.

There are several individuals visible on what seems to be a bustling city sidewalk. The men are dressed in dark coats, hats and trousers typical of that era's fashion for working-class males. One man is using a cane, suggesting he may have mobility issues or it could simply indicate an older age group from which many such people would belong.

The setting looks like Skid Row on Howard Street in San Francisco, California as the caption suggests - this area historically has been known to be a place for homeless and unemployed individuals. The buildings lining the street are worn with visible signs of wear or decay; one sign reads 'Ready' but it's unclear what business it is associated.

The overall atmosphere seems busy yet somber given that there aren't any clear smiles on anyone’s faces, which adds an air of hardship to this everyday scene in a historically impoverished neighborhood.

**Corey S Powell** @coreyspowell@mastodon.social · 1h

Corey S Powell @coreyspowell@mastodon.social

See that little gray rock?

That's Deimos, the mysterious outer moon of Mars, spied yesterday as the Hera spacecraft buzzed by the Red Planet. Little Deimos is just 12km (8 miles) wide.

Such a cool shot.

https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Hera/Hera_asteroid_mission_spies_Mars_s_Deimos_moon #space #science #astronomy #photography

Martian moon Deimos appears dark, framed by the brighter planet Mars behind it, in this Asteroid Framing Camera image, acquired by ESA’s Hera spacecraft during its gravity-assist flyby on 12 March 2025.

The car-sized planetary defence spacecraft was approximately 1000 km from the 12.4-km-diameter Deimos moon when this image was acquired. Deimos orbits approximately 23 500 km from the surface of Mars and is tidally locked, so that this side of the dark moon is rarely seen.

**Catherine Babault** @CatherineBabault@mastodon.social · 1h

Catherine Babault @CatherineBabault@mastodon.social

#FoggyFriday - Spot the fisherman!

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#photography

Thick fog filling up the entire frame. At the bottom left, there is a fisherman in a rowing boat at sea.

**Amrita** @Amr1ta@mastodon.social · 1h

Amrita @Amr1ta@mastodon.social

The Bird That Got Trapped In A Leaf, and other stories.
#photography

Monstera plant reflecting the afternoon light. Few leaves are in the foreground and one leaf in particular is in focus. The said leaf has a shadow overlapping that resembles a bird.

**Farce Majeure** @vathpela@metapixl.com · 1h

Farce Majeure @vathpela@metapixl.com

#Boston #CambridgeMA #Photography

The Boston skyline from across the river. The full moon shines brightly.

#photography

**Alan Cummings** @spacemadness@mastodon.social · 1h

Alan Cummings @spacemadness@mastodon.social

Orange glow

#photography #urban #fence #light #architecture #digicam

Standing behind a railing surrounding a covered walkway leading to apartments. A red door can be seen at the end with a bright orange outdoor light.

**Dystronix** @Dystronix@pixelfed.social · 1h

Dystronix @Dystronix@pixelfed.social

Spring in Tokyo Japan. #photography #streetphotography #japan

#japan

**Norbert Woehnl** @norbertwoehnl@famichiki.jp · 1h

Norbert Woehnl @norbertwoehnl@famichiki.jp

Good morning and happy Friday from Japan! This morning, I have a set of four doors — or rather, three doors and a questionable ascent to one more door, from Koenji in Tokyo.

In the Koenji area of Tokyo, Japan, a white-grayish building has two very colorful doors. On the left, a wine-red door covered by a faded blue sun roof, and on the left, a bright yellow door as part of a bigger yellow facade with a window.

In the Koenji area of Tokyo, Japan, this photo shows a patchwork-looking door that is the entrance to a bar named "Moss Light". To the left of the door is a "Closed" sign and a sprayed black wall graffiti of a black cube with a question mark inside.

In the Koenji area of Tokyo, Japan, this photo shows an elegant-looking brown residential entrance door. To its right is a shop sign that says "Hige Oyaji", which roughly translates to "old man with beard".

In the Koenji area of Tokyo, Japan, this photo shows a very dilapidated and unsafe-looking ascending flock of stairs. The stairs are uneven in shape and size, and on the adjacent wall is an indescribable mixture of wires, cables and pipes. Someone manually painted "Watch your step" on the upper part of the stairs.

#photography #streetphotography #fotografie

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2h

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Employment agency on Howard Street. San Francisco, California

#HowardStreet #SanFrancisco #California #DorotheaLange #theGreatDepression #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769701/

The photograph captures a moment outside an employment agency located on Howard Street in San Francisco, California. It's black and white, reflecting the historical context of when Dorothea Lange took this picture; likely during or shortly after the Great Depression.

In front of the building stands a group of men dressed in suits with hats—a style that suggests early to mid-20th century fashion—and some are smoking cigarettes. Their posture varies from upright and attentive, as if they're awaiting their turn for an interview, to casual—leaning against walls or on each other's shoulders.

The sign above the entrance reads "International Employment Agency," indicating it deals with both local job seekers and perhaps those seeking employment in international locations during that time period. The surrounding area appears busy but not crowded; a few more individuals are visible walking by or standing near the building, suggesting this location is part of an active urban setting.

The architecture itself isn't heavily detailed within the frame, save for some decorative elements on what seems like overhangs above the doorway and windows. A price list and other notices are posted outside as well—perhaps advertisements or information about services offered by the employment agency.

This scene encapsulates a slice of life during an economically challenging time, reflecting both individual experiences amidst broader societal con [...]

**Alexf24** @alexf24@mstdn.social · 2h

Alexf24 @alexf24@mstdn.social

Green Heron

#Birds #photography #wildphotography

**Patrícia Nicoloso** @patricianicoloso@masto.nu · 2h

Patrícia Nicoloso @patricianicoloso@masto.nu

Urubu-preto/Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
#animal #animais #animals #fotografias #photo #birdwatching #floripa #birding #fotos #Florianopolis #SantaCatarina #photography #bird #birds #Ave #aves #asavesqueeuencontro #patricianicoloso

**Asheville Charlie** @avlcharlie@mastodon.social · 2h

Asheville Charlie @avlcharlie@mastodon.social

Feeling like a #mountain pic

Sunset with bright yellow skies and dark mountains both in the foreground and behind.

#asheville #blueridgeparkway #sunset

**The Krononaut Moon Project** @KronoMoon@me.dm · 2h *

2h *

The Krononaut Moon Project @KronoMoon@me.dm

Krononaut Moon (minus a few hours) over Edmondson Ave. The #TotalLunarEclipse is almost here. The Night of the Krononaut Moon is the Night we connect with the #TimeTravelers, and with our #past & #future #selves.

#Catonsville #MD #US. 2025 March 13 EDT 8:30pm.
#KronoMoon #MoonOverMastodon