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Washing day in the rain

Posted by Scotfot (Kabul, Afghanistan) on 1 March 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

Saints have been calm while stretched upon the rack,
And Guatimozin smil'd on burning coals;
But never yet did housewife notable
Greet with a smile a rainy washing-day.
"Washing Day." Anna Lætitia Barbauld (thanks Graça B!)

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Comments (12)

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

You've caught the right atmosphere with this picture.

1 Mar 2008 8:08am

@Ana Lúcia: It was cold and wet, somehow, I don't think it would dry in a hurry. There may be some logic in it as you often see washing out in the rain in Scotland too... but I've never been able to fathom the meaning of it!

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Another brilliant capture that transports you...I'm grateful that I don't have to pay, thanks very much :) maybe it's that fresh rain smell :)

1 Mar 2008 12:45pm

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

A remarkable townscape. Fantastically interesting.

1 Mar 2008 12:47pm

Aayawa from Edinburgh, United Kingdom

IN answer to Lorraine: you put the washing out when it is dry and then it rains so you leave it out.
The composition is excellent, and the picture has much to capture the eyes

1 Mar 2008 1:39pm

Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal

so clean, so fantastic!

1 Mar 2008 3:03pm

«miguel.peixeiro» from Coimbra, Portugal

...well,well done.

1 Mar 2008 3:50pm

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Nice capture, like all the detail!

1 Mar 2008 6:38pm

Michael from Wuppertal, Germany

Such a great and interesting site- love especially your perfect portrait shots!

1 Mar 2008 8:11pm

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Great composition. First we look at cityscape, then we look at the woman , she liven up the picture and we can imagine her life.

1 Mar 2008 11:16pm

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

I agree with Evelyne Dubos.
Your recent photos sent me on tour of the low income areas of my rural township. My husband is on the governing board of the township, so he drove me around. Although some were run down, none looked as barren and harsh as this woman's house.

2 Mar 2008 12:56am

@Anita: Water has to be carried up the hill before the washing can commence, no electricity, and no sewage system at all. I'm pleased the image inspired a trip for you!

pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea

Nice view!

2 Mar 2008 2:27am

Barbara from Florida, United States

The image is a reminder to never complain and always be grateful for what you have. You capture what most of us will never see. To haul water up to do wash then hang the few items over the mud out your front door, this is a person who does not know waste or greed. Amazing how the house is part of the mountain. You are a powerful photographer.

8 Mar 2008 5:01am

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