“The silhouette says a lot
with very little information,
but that’s also
what the stereotype does.”
— Kara Walker
shadowed storyline
fabricated character
trumped-up imposter
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Proud Peacock ~ Or is it a peacock? And is it proud? Seems so — assuming shadowed image tells straight story • Photo at Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary, Davie, Florida and “Stereotype” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor
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I love this one! Wonderful silhouette, shows his comb so well.
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Point well made – amazing photo!
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Mary, your photo and Haiku complement each other. Sometimes life seems filled with more questions than answers.
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