Photograph by
Soliday, David, American
Date
2012
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 5264 pixels × 3531 pixels, 106.4 MB
Caption
This is an old film scan photographed in the 80's. Not sharp considering today's standards. –Description from photographer, David Soliday.
Description
A digital scan of an aerial photograph depicting a remnant rice field in Colleton County, South Carolina. The field appears deep green in contrast to the deep blue canals. In the lower third, vestigial “quarter ditches” show up as faint vertical lines in the grass.
Place captured
Colleton County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
Remnants of the Rice Culture
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
digital media - born analog
Topic
Agriculture
American South
Nature
Photography
Rice farming
Slavery
United States History
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Shriver Soliday
Object number
2014.216.83
Restrictions & Rights
© David Soliday
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e1d935de-d7c4-4316-aafa-e6c7aa1a0cdd

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