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View of the 30-foot high bollard style wall at US-Mexico border to replace a section near
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View of the 30-foot high bollard style wall at US-Mexico border to replace a section near
A general view of the materials, to be used for the 30-foot high bollard style wall, at the US-Mexico border to replace a section of the border wall near Calexico, California, U.S. February 23, 2018. REUTERS/Earnie Grafton
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Arid Border Building Site Dust Fence Ground Material Perspective Sand Soil Street Lamp Tracks Tree Wall
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This print captures the essence of the ongoing debate surrounding immigration and border security. The image showcases a view of the 30-foot high bollard style wall, set to replace a section near Calexico, California at the US-Mexico border. Against an arid backdrop, this imposing structure stands tall as a symbol of division and protection. The materials used for this colossal wall are prominently displayed in the foreground, emphasizing their significance in shaping national borders. Dust particles dance in the air, adding an ethereal quality to this scene while also reminding us of the environmental impact such construction projects can have. A lone street lamp casts its glow on sandy soil below, highlighting both human intervention and nature's resilience amidst this man-made barrier. Tracks leading towards infinity evoke thoughts about journeys taken or halted by these boundaries. With no people present within the frame, viewers are left to ponder how this wall affects lives on either side - families separated or dreams deferred. The sky above stretches limitlessly, perhaps serving as a reminder that despite our attempts to control borders with physical structures like these walls, nature remains boundless and indifferent. Earnie Grafton's creative use of perspective invites contemplation about our relationship with borders and challenges preconceived notions about what they represent. This thought-provoking photograph encapsulates not only a specific moment in time but also serves as a visual commentary on larger societal issues that continue to shape our world today.
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