Woman in Prenter Hollow

By Daniel Shea

On 25 February 2008

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Woman in Prenter Hollow

A woman in Prenter Hollow, West Virginia, holds her contaminated water supplied, widely speculated to be the cause of precarious nearby mining practices.

In the story Removing Mountains.

19 Responses

  • Sandi Szauter

    On 26 February 2008 Sandi Szauter gave props:

    oh god - that is disturbing :( it's pitch black!...geez. Great shot though - very powerful - a definite thumbs up!

  • Daniel Shea

    On 26 February 2008 Daniel Shea said:

    Thanks...I just joined JPG for the human impact issue, hopefully others agree with you!

  • Adrian Rodriguez

    On 27 February 2008 Adrian Rodriguez gave props:

    What a Sad commentary..............You have my Vote

  • Laura Boston-thek

    On 5 March 2008 Laura Boston-thek gave props:

    Got my vote!! Anything for West BY GOD Virginia!

  • Nelson Campbell

    On 6 March 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:

    An excellent photographs with so many implications - well done.

  • Tj Watt

    On 6 March 2008 Tj Watt said:

    damn...thats some serious stuff. When will this change...

  • Mandolin Davis

    On 6 March 2008 Mandolin Davis gave props:

    how can they get away with that? crazy!

  • Shannon Dagher

    On 11 March 2008 Shannon Dagher gave props:

    An excellent documentary shot. What a portrait...and sad reminder of the darker consequences of "progress."

  • Wesley Furgiuele

    On 13 March 2008 Wesley Furgiuele said:

    I was really impressed with this project when I saw it on FILE -- it's great to see it getting more exposure. Really great work!

  • Arndt

    On 14 March 2008 Arndt said:

    Wow. Yes i definitely see this one in issue.

  • Daniel Shea

    On 14 March 2008 Daniel Shea said:

    Thanks for all the comments. Wesley, glad you saw it on file!
    I hope it gets in the issue, I joined JPG, just for the Human Impact Issue!

  • ramsey beyer

    On 17 March 2008 ramsey beyer gave props:

    awesome work.

  • Paul Lavallee

    On 18 March 2008 Paul Lavallee gave props:

    perfect shot for this theme! required reading on this issue: Jared Diamond's "Collapse"

  • juliana dixon

    On 2 April 2008 juliana dixon gave props:

    i keep coming back to see this one. so powerful. so perfect for the theme. Maybe soon you'll be able to post pictures showing a change for the better. I hope so!

  • Maggie Bell

    On 11 April 2008 Maggie Bell said:

    Incredible photos on a very disturbing issue. You neber think that this is happening in your "own backyard". God bless you for bringing this out and spreading the word!!

  • Samwell Ortiz

    On 13 September 2008 Samwell Ortiz gave props:

    fantastic!...

  • Rebecca Winters

    On 18 September 2008 Rebecca Winters said:

    wow-

  • Tara Chavez

    On 29 September 2008 Tara Chavez said:

    I live in this area, and this shows the struggle that we have everyday on an issue that is much more complicated than some think. To mine or not to mine, company vs the people, tradition vs new practices. Thank you for shedding light to others not from this area about what we deal with.

  • Daniel Shea

    On 29 September 2008 Daniel Shea said:

    Thanks all, and Tara, the most important commentary comes from folks living in affected areas...thank you.

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