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Barbara Peacock is a successful American commercial photographer based in Portland, Oregon. She has recently started a new project where she aims to photograph the hidden and transparent complexities of who Americans are as individuals and a nation through detailed and intimate portraits taken in the bedrooms across the USA.

The people in her photographs come from different backgrounds – some of them are friends of the author, and others are just strangers who she invites to participate in the project in various ways, for example, on social media or by leaving a card with all the information at local shops. Scroll down to see this unique approach for yourself.

More info: barbarapeacock.com

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Photographs Shows In Contest People From Different Parts Of The Usa In Their Rooms

Barbara Peacock Report

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chachkimooch
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What fun! Two little ones to play with in the morning... Uh, no, wait! The internet is calling me...

Aunt Messy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Classic. Both parents staring at their phones while the kids are ignored.

Lindsay Johnson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes because absolutely every. single. waking. moment. of a parent's day should be devoted to their children. Don't judge. That little boy is listening to something and the little girl seems perfectly content looking out the window. Nothing wrong with Mom and Dad taking a minute to be on their phones. Maybe they're texting the grandparents about the family gathering. Maybe they're making a grocery list. Maybe its playing a game so they can just enjoy a quiet morning before the day goes nuts. Get off your high horse.

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Mindy Keys
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. Looks like they are snug on space. But at least they are together as a family. Important v. insignificant. You do the math.

Kirsten Jordaan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But they are NOT together as a family! This is what is so wrong about 'families" these days. The parents are distracted and on their phones! The kids look bored and unstimulated, which they probably are! For this to be a good family scenario, there would be no technology - they would be talking, sharing & laughing with each other, or playing games TOGETHER or reading books TOGETHER. So wrong!

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Melissa Brown
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s a bit of a sad sight and hopefully not the rule in that household. They seem disconnected, one child already adapted to it and the other seems to still want to be in the outside world. Like I said, hopefully this was just a downtime moment and not the rule.

Kelela
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope this doesn't count as quality family time. Three of them are on their electronic devices, & the poor little girl is gazing out the window. Rather a sad picture.

Frances English
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like tight spaces for a growing family in probably or hopefully a two bedroom apartment (for the moment) where the family is adjusting to the spaces; and the room the parents chose has a stackable washer and dryer in it.

Jason Tanner
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the way everyone is judging them for not playing with the kids. I guess My childhood was different. We didn't have cell phones, hell we had a black and white television until I was in 3rd grade and my folks were on TV (news). Nobody dotes on their children constantly and not every child wants their parents attention constantly. The fact that there are two parents there is a blessing. If this makes you mad, get off Bored Panda yourself and play with your own kids.

Deneille Smith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids look like they want parents that actually want to spend time with them over the phones :(

Allana Rose
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could be a lazy Sunday morning. Too bad almost all of them are lost in space. It could have been family fun time. A time to have fun and cuddle in the big bed as a family.

allie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Best time in life when the little ones are part of your life.

Katie L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe had to move in with relatives and the only space available was to put them in the laundry room. Better than being homeless when there's kids involved.

Lululoohoo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as long as the kids are well fed, dressed & taken care of. The parents are doing the best they can.

Joyce Stewart
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Youngest in family is currently living in her reality. How long before she's wired up and connected?

Luisa Vasconcelos
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are a hipster couple with a w/d used as a dirty laundry storage. 😊

Enver Ismaili
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone looks bored...perhaps enjoying the outdoors may be a good idea.

Debbie Harmon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This to me is the saddest. Instwas of cuddling, talking, tickling, telling stories they are all ignoring each other but mostly loosing out on a time spend loving the kids and making memories 😩😩😩

Min Potter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more disturbed by both parents on their phones and completely disengaged from their children. And we are wondering why young people are losing their inter-personal communication skills..

Shelley Jennings
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7 years ago

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Put your phones down and play with your kids!!!!!!!!!! This makes me so mad

Ntosh
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are mad just by seeing one picture. You assume that they don't play with their kids. When did it become a rule for parents to spend every second of their existence fusing over their children? As a mother of 2 young children myself, a toddler and a baby, I can say there is absolutely nothing wrong to have a bit of time to ones self otherwise we would go crazy. It is exhausting taking care of young kids, so for both the parents sanity and for the safety of the kids, there is nothing wrong with taking a break and have a little me time, even though it only lasts for a minute anyway. Otherwise we would be miserable zombies who can't take care of them anyway. So please relax, let mommy and daddy relax. The kids are safe anyway, what are you MAD for???

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