Fruit Picking Ladder
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Fruit Picking Ladder
An abandoned ladder resting in an apple tree while a basket of freshly picked apples lies on the ground.
1906
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Media ID 14294475
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Abandoned Apple Apples Freshly Ladder Lies Picked Picking Resting
EDITORS COMMENTS
A snapshot of rural simplicity: An Abandoned Fruit Picking Ladder, 1906. This evocative image transports us back in time to an era of hard work and self-sufficiency. The scene unfolds in the heart of an orchard, where an abandoned ladder lies resting against the gnarled trunk of an apple tree. The tree, heavy with ripe fruit, stretches towards the sky, its branches laden with the promise of sweet, juicy apples. At the foot of the tree, a woven basket filled to the brim with freshly picked apples lies on the ground. The apples, a glorious amalgamation of reds, greens, and yellows, gleam in the sunlight, their crispness a testament to the labor of love that went into their harvest. The ladder, a relic of a bygone era, stands as a silent witness to the passage of time. Its weathered wood, worn by the elements, speaks of countless ascents and descents, of hands that have held onto its rungs, of the dedication and perseverance of those who tended to this orchard. The serenity of the scene is palpable, the stillness of the moment a reminder of the simple pleasures of life. The absence of any modern trappings lends an air of nostalgia, a longing for a time when life moved at a slower pace, when the connection between man and nature was more profound. This photograph, captured in 1906, is a treasure trove of history, a window into the past, and a celebration of the beauty and bounty of nature.
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