Welsh Miners 1953

This photograph, "Welsh Miners," was taken by Robert Frank, and, oh, it just vibrates with feeling. I can't help but imagine Frank, camera in hand, watching these figures emerge from the earth, coal dust clinging to their skin like a second shadow. They're lined up, each holding a small slip of paper – maybe their wages, maybe something else, a note from home, who knows? There’s a world of untold stories etched into their faces. Look at the texture of the image itself, the way the light catches the rough fabric of their coats. I feel like I can almost smell the damp earth and coal. I wonder, what was Frank thinking as he snapped the shutter? Was he trying to capture their hardship, their resilience, or something else entirely? I imagine he was trying to find a way to connect. It's a poignant reminder of our shared humanity, our shared struggles. Frank is talking to other photographers and artists who seek truth.