The Observer June 22, 2014

Baron Wolman’s Woodstock – in pictures

From a cow's eye view of the action to life on Groovy Way, Baron Wolman's revealing photos of the revellers at Woodstock

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Festival-goers entertain themselves as a vehicle gridlock delays their entrance
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — The hippy scene of the time fully embraced the attitude that killing animals for food was inhumane
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane pictured at the festival
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Recycling, Woodstock style
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Arm-in-arm a procession of festival-goers make their way to Woodstock
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Groovy Way: signs in the woods point the way
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Cows appear to be undisturbed by the visiting music fans
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Taking a dip in the cool waters
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Strongly worded water sanitation advice
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Stars and Stripes: a camper van serves as home
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Santana playing on the main stage
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Concert promoter and American music impresario Bill Graham pictured on stage
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — Clothed and unclothed spectators climb the rigging for a better view of the bands
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

Woodstock festival: Woodstock festival 1969 photography by Baron Wolman — A young couple relax in the long grass
Photograph: © Baron Wolman / www.reelartpress.com Photograph: Baron Wolman

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