Hope for The Son

Pre-Obamaian Period (lol)

The grass is hardly greener on the "other side." This photo is very interesting to me. At first I dismissed it as another one of my badly washed out photos. But coming across it again by accident, I noticed the contrast between the colorful grass and the subjects' state.

To me, this photograph shows the continued struggle of The African-American Experience in America today. Isn't it something how the boy is already perceived to be "behind bars" before he ever truly gets a chance to become a man?

His shorts unveil that he's a soldier in this struggle but in who's army?
He is clearly the next generation in the "forefront" but what will he do to get out of his current struggle?

He is overshadowed by his father, who is unable to look forward (towards the light of the lens) because of the preoccupations of his own struggles. Stripped of the shirts off their backs, they are vulnerable in this cruel and dark world.

However, the brightness behind them reveals hope from a source not of this earth.

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Comments

JudyChen says:

Excellent...!
So clean. I love the contrast and the story behind the pic.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

aYomy says:

Great colorz
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

akynou says:

Great work. Really creative.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

annappleaday says:

shavar~!!! love it~!!!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

SammyKhoo says:

Great shot! A certain spontaneity about it.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

bft says:

Very nice setting and touching story.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

.incognito. [deleted] says:

Wow..thats very powerful

-fave
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

kumo36 says:

excellent work!
...peace!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

│:│chelle's view│:│ says:

Deep and extremely creative.

"...a soldier...but in who's army?"
"hope from a Source not of this earth"

I want to read more to the story and see the pics that go along with it!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

!.Keesssss.! says:

fantastic !
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

AngelaGilesKlocke [deleted] says:

It's excellent! I love photos that speak to me...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

joujoubee says:

I liked this photo before I read your analysis of it, now I like it even more. Thanks.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

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Please take a look at our other Blog in the Forsaken by Society Trilogy: Forsaken PLACES.

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Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

H2ORANGE says:

Great capture Shavar... the colors add a bit of poetry to the shot.

I grew up on the east coast whole heartedly disagreeing with the comments you've made. After living all over the east coast andf midwest, I finally came to California and have sinced faced more racism and judgement than ever in my life.... in only 2 years!!

With the help of the Katrina disaster and my own experience, among those of many others... I couldn't agree with you any more, my man.

Thanks for the poetry...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

janiceccd [deleted] says:

For such a hard bright background I think you have managed to show us a very colourful couple. Well shown. Also enjoyed your notes too, Thank you...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

mylilpip says:

you have a great eye for color and contrast. also,your photos portray a great sense of humanity
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

A N G E L says:

I think of these two often...
hoping.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Shavar Ross says:

Thank you guys!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

tawfique says:

wow!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

jon madison says:

<3
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

stoneth says:

nice!!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

::enrapture:: says:

love this image and your description. incredible work as always!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

bosorka [deleted] says:

great shot, the colours are striking!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

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