Boys Fishing, Shady Grove, Alabama after 1956

"Boys Fishing, Shady Grove, Alabama" is a color photograph by Gordon Parks, taken after 1956. The image captures two young boys fishing in a rural Alabama setting, with the subject matter and composition suggestive of a moment of quietude and contemplation. Parks, known for his documentary and portrait work, skillfully uses light and shadow to highlight the boys' simple attire and the natural beauty of their surroundings. This image, part of Parks's ongoing exploration of African American life in the South, offers a glimpse into the realities of their daily experiences and the beauty found in the everyday.