Two Boys on Railroad Track Outside Mobile, Alabama after 1956

"Two Boys on Railroad Track Outside Mobile, Alabama" is a photograph taken by the renowned American photographer Gordon Parks. The photo captures a poignant scene of a man carrying a young boy on his shoulders as they walk down a deserted railroad track, their backs turned to the viewer. The image is composed in a minimalist style, focusing on the figures and the lines of the tracks, creating a sense of isolation and introspection. Parks’ work is known for its powerful social commentary, and this image speaks to the challenges and resilience of African Americans in the segregated South.