Friday, January 29, 2021

Dorchester's Online Photo Collection



Nearly 30 years ago, in August 1991, the World Wide Web became publicly available. Think of it that way and we realize the Internet Age is still in its infancy.

Despite all its negative consequences, the internet has benefited our society in many ways. Instant communication. Constant learning. Expanded commerce. 

But perhaps more importantly, the internet has given us the ability to see ourselves and our communities in a different light, while allowing us to share our own visual perspectives.

At the turn of this century, users of the website Flickr started populating the internet with photos of Dorchester and the surrounding countryside. Our readers can see these Dorchester-area photos -- some recent and some not so recent -- by clicking here and here.

If you are aware of any online collections of Dorchester photos, from the past or present, feel free to share them with fellow readers in the comments section below.

4 comments:

  1. That barn is very near where I live ................ I had better start closing the drapes if people with cameras are wondering around ................

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  2. dont worry richard......

    they dont want to take pictures of some old crusty guy with a big belly and a beer can in his hand

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  3. This is really gorgeous photography. The rustic scenery makes me wish it was summer all year around in good old Saline County!!

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  4. Yes, this is gorgeous photography. This is for the previous poster who made a similar comment: Will you be moving back from CA soon? Ha! Come on girl, join us!

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