I grew up in the Linda Pollin Memorial Housing Projects. First of all, I did not know that it was built in memory of Abe Pollin's daughter. In fact, I didn't even know the name, Abe Pollin. I was a child, so I thought it was just a name given to the apartments. At the time, my siblings and I had no idea that we lived in a housing project. Well, the complex had a swimming pool, and the grounds were well kept. Also, it didn't resemble the well known surrounding projects like Valley Green , Condon Terrace , or Wahler Place . The manager was Ms. Royster who was sort of a no-nonsense type of landlord based on the conversations I heard from grownups. However, she seemed nice; plus, we all played with and knew her son, John. Well, although Mr. Pollin passed away back in 2009, I would still like to thank him for building the "LP" as we used to call it. When I became old enough to learn that it was built by Mr. Pollin to honor his ...
Tell me, what does this photo say to you? 
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A classically old image superimposed over a stylistically modern one.
Oh, and the W.W. Law post was great!!!
Ciao
Fab
[How did Stephen do this photo?]
i think this is about tranquility in a kaleidoscope of clashing colours (which could symbolise the world today)
thanks for the info about the gullahs!
It's good to see you back :)
Take care
Love
Ani
And resignation
During the World War One and before, we had in france picture of an Alsacian woman wearing her traditionnel dresses and just underneath was written
"She is waiting"
Because alsace in the east part of France was German for 1870, and now Alsace is French again
My ancestors was Alsacian and they came in Vosges near Alsace but in France in 1870
My ancestors did not want to become German
Miss you much, Brother Stephen.
I didn't notice that at first. It does look like a tear. Thanks!
UB-
I like that! :)
Dawn-
cool!
Fabrizio-
Thanks. I like your interpretation. I happy that you appreciate the previous post!
Guyana-Gyal-
On my way to work. Thanks! :)
Aiamazing -
Very nice! You're quite the poet. Welcome! :)
Aulelia-
thank you and you're welcome. Yeah, I love that Fanon quote as well. I've posted it since started this blog.
Analia-
Thanks and I appreciate the love. :)
Cergie-
Thanks for that! You have an interesting background. Thanks for sharing.
JenellyBean-
I like that!
Dancewithme2-
Wonderful babble. :)Thanks.
Nabeel-
I know, but I like it. Thanks.
NML-
I like the whole idea of chaos. Thanks
Peggy-
LOL! That's funny because it's really just a piece of wood that the statue is leaning against.
Lyrically speaking-
Thanks! I love the colors too.
Bougie Black Boy-
cool! :)I can dig that.
black feline-
That's cool. That's also how I feel now until I get off from work. :)
Getzapped-
Thanks! Yes, I toyed with the software that comes with my camera. This was the end result.
And all the men and women merely players...."? lol
It's great!
Sandy
This photo to me ...
is contrast ... seperation ... and end of something maybe, that did not transform but simply closed its eyes and forgot.... or gave up.
there is no blending of ideas.
I get a mixed felling...
peaceful dreaming - death
past - present
reality - illusion
hot - cold
The straight line of bold colour draws it to the forground ...
like something in the distance went from nothing, to extreme.
I don't think the human figure is blind .... looks lost or something.
very sureal
very nice! Thanks for that and good to see you!
went back and read now... when are you gonna give your answer of what it means to you?
I think now I feel it is some sort of choice being made or considered- maybe avoided?
I did study art interprutation ... so I always love to realise what was in the artsist mind.
What? You're definitely poetic. Thank you.
Thami-
That's what they said when I got married. :)
Sandy-
Thanks! I love that quote by The Bard. :)
Now that you have explained I see ... she is exhausted!
and you did good represting with colour and line... there was no sense of "end" or "defete"
I love it!