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Zaniya, 50th St NE, Washington, DC 2014
The development of areas East of the river in the years following World War II resulted in a larger proportion of apartment style buildings and public housing units. Perhaps none were more infamous than Benning Terrace, also known as “Simple City”, which was known in the 1990s as the center of violent gang activity.
I wanted to photograph some of the larger public housing complexes to give a feel for the landscape so I visited Benning Terrace one afternoon. I became distracted from my original purpose by this elegantly turned out young lady playing with friends outside a building. I photographed her, confidently in charge of her environment, and perfectly appointed. With very little direction Zaniya owned her photograph. (photo by Susana Raab)
The development of areas East of the river in the years following World War II resulted in a larger proportion of apartment style buildings and public housing units. Perhaps none were more infamous than Benning Terrace, also known as “Simple City”, which was known in the 1990s as the center of violent gang activity.
I wanted to photograph some of the larger public housing complexes to give a feel for the landscape so I visited Benning Terrace one afternoon. I became distracted from my original purpose by this elegantly turned out young lady playing with friends outside a building. I photographed her, confidently in charge of her environment, and perfectly appointed. With very little direction Zaniya owned her photograph. (photo by Susana Raab)
