“06880” readers love Rowene Weems’ photos. She has a keen eye for the beauty of our town. Flowers, sunsets, the beach — her camera and composition make those scenes come alive in special and compelling ways.
Rowene also has a great eye for people. As she travels around town, she captures some of the men and women who work — mostly unseen — to make Westport what it is.
She does not know their back stories. She tries not to interrupt too much. A woman once chastised Rowene for taking photos of workers on her property. “Time is money!” she said.
Twice, “06880” has featured some of those images. They’re part of a book she’s creating about workers everywhere, from her travels around the US and world.
It’s time for another look, at more of the folks who make our town all that it is. These photos are all from the past few weeks.
Today, let’s appreciate them anew.
Working with Frontier Fiber Optics, at the Post Road West/Wilton Road intersection.
Splash Car Wash, near the end of the conveyor belt …
… and a few moments later.
Mowing, in Old Hill.
Directing traffic at the worst intersection in town …
… and not far away on Post Road West, at Ludlow Road.
On the job, with Roma Stone Landscaping. (All photos/Rowene Weems Photography)
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