1.) These photos are from photographer, Stephanie Missier, who explored the culture of boxing dreams in Havana, Cuba. The photos are colored and the subjects are centered. The distance ranges from four to six feet. The only light source is from the lights around the boxing ring.
2.) These young boys are posed so strongly it comes off as if they're already professionals. In the first photo the boy's dark skin contrasts against the red and white in the background. The colors also have some blue hints in the background reminding me of the cuban flag's colors. In the second photo the boy's gloves has scratches on it that matches the color of the hard rope behind him; it shows how tough they train and have to be in their situation.
3.) To me these photos reminded me of how a lot of young black boys see sports as their way to a better life. It sometimes turn into greatness but it can be a very limited view of how they can become successful. I just wonder if they had more resources or saw more positive images of people like them that aren't just athletes what they would aspire to be.
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