School children boarding bus--Blackfoot, Idaho 1956

"School Children Boarding Bus - Blackfoot, Idaho" is a 1956 black and white photograph by Robert Frank. The photograph, from Frank's iconic book "The Americans", captures a candid moment of children boarding a school bus in Blackfoot, Idaho. The image is a classic example of Frank's style, capturing the everyday life of Americans with a sense of realism and intimacy. The composition is simple yet effective, with the children lined up in a row, their faces obscured by their backpacks and their bodies in motion. Frank's use of natural light and sharp focus creates a sense of immediacy and authenticity. The photograph has been widely praised for its portrayal of American childhood and its ability to evoke a sense of time and place.