Bad trouble over the weekend, Steep Ravine, California after 1964

"Bad Trouble Over the Weekend, Steep Ravine, California" is a black and white photograph by Dorothea Lange. Taken after 1964, it showcases Lange's signature style of documentary photography, capturing a moment of emotional vulnerability. The close-up composition focuses on the hands of an unnamed individual, their fingers interlocked, as if in prayer or holding back tears. This intimate portrayal emphasizes the human condition and speaks to the universality of personal struggles, a hallmark of Lange's work. The details of the scene – the cigarette, the knit sweater, and the faint hint of a ring – further contribute to the narrative, inviting viewers to contemplate the story behind the hands.