I love the wry grin in this otherwise dark image of Detroit in decay: "Smile," by Aisa Villarosa. From a wonderful photo gallery, Neighborhood Treasures, at Pictory Magazine, guest-designed by GOOD. (via Robin Sloan)
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Mar 3, 2010
Pictory's Neighborhood Treasures: Detroit Smile
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