Moving to hive

derangedvisions (73) in travelfeed • 7 years ago (edited)

Fuck you Justin, we're moving to Hive.

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7 years ago by derangedvisions (73)

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ross-early (51) · 7 years ago

It's amazing that a lot of the original structures are still standing there as they did all those years ago. While growing up in South Carolina I was fortunate enough to visit similar plantations as well.

You did a really great job of capturing the emotion within your photos and I appreciate you sharing the children's quotes because it doesn't get more real than that. Work like this makes me want to break out my camera and start taking pictures again.

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

What plantations did you visit in SC? While i was traveling I stopped at the McLeod Plantation.

You should definetly get your camera out and start shooting again. I host photo contest that you can enter and win some SBD and show off your skills.

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ross-early (51) · 7 years ago

Boone Hall Plantation is a pretty popular one that I've been to. They have some beautiful oak trees on the property that make for some awesome photos.

I'll have to do just that when you have the next competition. It's about time I knock the dust off of it.

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bigtom13 (64) · 7 years ago

Ohhhh. So good. You have given voice to the silent.

Thank you for a truly stunning look at a stain on our national soul.

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

Thank you @bigtom13 for the comment. So many people in our country turn a blind eye to this portion of our past and choose to not see it for what it truly was.

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stnwllstrtgc (58) · 7 years ago

So Sad and haunting...

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intrepidphotos (75) · 7 years ago

Excellent post as always. It's a history all too often swept under the table.

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

Thank you. Stories from these people need to be heard. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.

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gabyoraa (58) · 7 years ago

Well, only Wes can bring to life statues with his photography. This is so touching. Sad thing though, is that slavery still exists. And more than most even acknowledge.

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

Thank you. Slavery takes different forms all over the world but this brutal type of slavery still does exist in some countries. It is sad how humans can treat others.

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Nicely written @derangedivisions. The subject is hard to read and I wanted to not read it but I slowly read each word. I hate this part of humanity and history. And I know it does continue in many forms all over the world. This is an ugly stain in the US for sure.

Did you read the Book of Negroes - otherwise known as Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill? I heard that it was banned in the US until the title was changed. I don't know why....as history calls the records just this....it's where their names were written when brought from Africa.

Here's a letter from Lawrence Hill about the name change for the US .

Thank you for sharing your photos of your visit to that plantation.

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

I havent read that book. I will have to look into it and see what i can find out about it. I will check out that letter too. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate the comment and that you were able to make it through the post.

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earnwithhussain (28) · 7 years ago

nice informative blog

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harrynewman (56) · 7 years ago

Such a dark park of history. Slavery has endured for so long, it makes me sick. Love the photos you captured though and the story you shared, well done

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

Thank you. I was glad i could visit this plantation that really gives a voice to the voiceless.

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zoexantelamv (55) · 7 years ago (edited)

Hello! I must tell you, I've just discovered your exceptional work and I'm completely amazed. The way you approach such a hard subject to talk about is simply incredible.

I wanted to ask you something... would it be ok if I write a poem based on one of your photographs? Specifically the last one of this post. Let me know!

Warm greetings from Venezuela.

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

Thank you. I really appreciate it. That would be awesome if you wrote a poem about one of the photos. Just be sure to tag me in it so I can read it when you are done.

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zoexantelamv (55) · 7 years ago

Of course! I'll let you know <3 thanks for answering.

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zoexantelamv (55) · 7 years ago

Hello Wes! I just posted the poem I told you about. I mentioned you. I hope you like it. Thank you for letting me use one of your photos, I gave you the credit for that.

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tattoodjay (73) · 7 years ago

Those statues are so powerful and emotive, visit there must have been such a touching experience

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

It really was a sad, but incredible experience at the same time. Not many people will ever visit places like this, so it is nice to know that those that do are giving a voice to these people that suffered and not having their sufferings brushed away.

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princessmewmew (66) · 7 years ago

shame, so sad. I almost think of prison when you describe the way the houses were built without nails, and the way the houses were laid out.

Thanks for this insightful post. It's important to see where we have been, to know where we are going

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

These plantations were a prison to them. Most of the children never set foot further than a few hundred yards away from these homes that they lived in on the plantation. That is all that they knew.

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derangedvisions (73) · 7 years ago

thanks

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