"#FreeHawaiiPoetry" is a piece of original poetry, inspired by Cath Simard's (@cathsimard_) landmark CC0 photography piece "#FreeHawaiiPhoto", digitally handwritten by Kevin DeAngelis over the top of the original "#FreeHawaiiPhoto" high resolution image.
For further information on this photo, its story, Cath, or for details of the release of the image's IP rights please go to "https://www.freehawaiiphoto.com"
"#FreeHawaiiPhoto" - https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/freehawaiiphoto-28604
"#FreeHawaiiPoetry"
'Twas 2017 a photo was captured and shared online
Cath's perspective of Hawaii, down a lonely road
A solitary stretch of pavement cut through a tree line
Soon, due to the internet its virality would explode...
Now; having millions see your art must feel divine,
But heartbreaking when the extractors can't be slowed
As often she got nothing back, not a single dollar sign
Even frequently denied the rightful credit she was owed
After 4 years fighting to reclaim what was her own
A path less traveled was taken with #freehawaiiphoto
Released the image free to use, an IP right milestone
While auctioning it off as a 1/1 in an untraditional combo
Sold! GmoneyNFT the buyer - a photography revolución
Dare I say the term "Historic" we should now bestow?
2023
PNG, 8126 x 10158px
Poetry: CC0 / Public Domain
Photo: See "https://www.freehawaiiphoto.com" for details
