George Christian enjoys a smoke and coffee at the War Coffeeshop. In business since the 1930s, the coffeshop is the oldest eatery still open in town. Michelle Mott/Alexia Foundation
Today’s photo of the day is from Michelle Mott’s 1996 student award of excellence project, “War, West Virginia” examining poverty and resilience in a small Appalachian former coal town.
The simplicity of this image and the timelessness of the subject make this photo appealing. The juxtaposition of the unfinished portrait of George Washington, America’s first hero and legend, contrasts with the commonness of the subject’s life.
