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12.00" x 8.50"
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14.00" x 10.50"
Taking a Walk through American History Art Print
by Aberjhani
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Taking a Walk through American History art print by Aberjhani. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The trick to taking this shot was getting as much of both the pedestrians-walking sign and the Confederate Monument in the distance into the... more
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Artist's Description
The trick to taking this shot was getting as much of both the pedestrians-walking sign and the Confederate Monument in the distance into the photograph as possible. It was difficult because the monument, in Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, was to the west and the sign was facing traffic going north on Drayton Street. A ladder might have come in handy but I didn't have one.
The street sign combined with the aging distant monument aligned beside it struck me as a powerful symbol of the division some American communities are experiencing over how to handle controversy involving Confederate symbols, often associated with advocacy for white supremacy, in public spaces. Some city administrators have dealt with the issue by placing the statues and similar representations in museums, which preserves the items and the history they represent. Other administrators have hidden them completely. Some citizens (like certain folks recently in North Carolina) have torn them down and tried to d...
About Aberjhani
I was born and raised in the southeastern United States, then spent many years, while pursuing my education and serving in the U.S. Air Force, traveling around America and the world. Much of story is told in recent book releases like Greeting Flannery OConnor at the Back Door of My Mind and Dreams of the Immortal City Savannah. Artwork by me is featured on the cover of both books. My last 4 public exhibits were at the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport Art Gallery in Savannah, Georgia, USA, and during a cultural arts event in the historic Lafayette Square in the same city. I am currently completing an artbook project on different challenge which humanity has been facing in the 2020s, with text contributions from writers around the world. My...
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Thank you very much Angeles for your insightful & encouraging comments on "Taking a Walk through American History."
Angeles M Pomata
Extraordinary light, framing, and presentation in this superb capture, Aberjhani!! Beautifully done. L/F
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Thank you Stephen for checking out Taking A Walk Through American History. I hope to make this image available with copies of my Dreams of the Immortal City Savannah book at an autographing in the city later this month.
Stephen Thomas
Great picture!
Marcia Colelli
Great capture of American history. L/F
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you very much Marcia. I appreciate that.
Stephen Thomas
Great photo!
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Much gratitude to the YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP for featuring this photograph.
Geraldine Scull
I love your beautiful framing and lovely composition of this wonderful image ! l/f
Aberjhani replied:
I really appreciate that Geraldine. Getting this shot without getting run over by a car was tricky.
Arthur Charpentier
Wonderful photo!
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you very much Arthur.
Carol Japp
Lovely work Aberjhani, a very nice piece indeed!
Aberjhani replied:
Much gratitude for the kind words Carol.