Elephants with Trainer, Circus, New York 1936

"Elephants with Trainer, Circus, New York" is a 1936 photograph by renowned photographer Ilse Bing. The image captures a scene of a circus in New York City, showcasing a group of elephants and their trainer, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation. Bing's use of sharp detail and high contrast creates a sense of starkness and power, while the use of a wide-angle lens emphasizes the scale and grandeur of the subject. This photograph, a testament to Bing's mastery of the medium, is a classic example of photojournalism and offers a glimpse into the world of circus entertainment in the 1930s.