We’re All Created Equal – A Stunning Photo Series

[Ca.]

Came across a thought proving dichotomy, of how people's lives are shaped with stunning comparions.

So Bad So Good
_http://sobadsogood.com/2011/11/25/were-all-created-equal-a-stunning-photo-series-by-mark-laita/
Forward:This immensely powerful photo series by Mark Laita looks at the contrast between individuals, their life choices and vocations. It’s a truly stunning series of portraits that serve to remind us all, that we’re all created equal – it’s just that sometimes life has a habit of getting in the way.

Here’s what Mark had to say about his work:

“In America the chasm between rich and poor is growing, the clash between conservatives and liberals is strengthening, and even good and evil seem more polarized than ever before. At the heart of this collection of diptyches is my desire to remind us that we were all equal, until our environment, circumstance or fate molded and weathered us into whom we have become.”

 

[Ca.]

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[bngenoh]

Should read "We are all equally manipulable by our societies & cultures." Until we are not equally manipulable by them that is.

 

[Gawan]

Thanks for sharing.

I like the idea of the photographer and the pictures (it seems to be a series over several years from 1999-2007), also when it is far from the truth, speaking of OP's and psychopaths for example, who are using this idea gladly.

Here is the webpage of the photographer and part of his series: _http://marklaita.com/ce.html

Another great picture: