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A young girl risks injury playing with fire on wasteland November 1972
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A young girl risks injury playing with fire on wasteland November 1972
A young girl risks injury playing with fire on wasteland
November 1972
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Media ID 21330865
© Mirrorpix
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In this print titled "A young girl risks injury playing with fire on wasteland November 1972" we are transported back to a bygone era, the 1970s. The image captures a poignant moment of childhood innocence and curiosity amidst the backdrop of urban decay. The young girl, dressed in tattered clothing that reflects the harsh realities of her surroundings, fearlessly engages in an act both dangerous and mesmerizing - playing with fire. The wasteland she finds herself in symbolizes the neglected corners of society, where hope struggles to flourish. Yet, against all odds, this brave child embraces her imagination and finds solace within these desolate confines. Her playful defiance challenges societal expectations and reminds us of the resilience children possess even when faced with adversity. However, as viewers, we cannot help but feel a sense of concern for her safety. The flickering flames dance dangerously close to her fragile form; peril lurks just around the corner. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that childhood is not always idyllic or carefree; it can be fraught with risk and uncertainty. Through NCJ's lens, we are invited into this intimate moment frozen in time – one that evokes nostalgia for a simpler era while also prompting reflection on social inequality and its impact on innocent lives. It is through photographs like these that Memory Lane Prints allows us to explore history beyond mere dates and facts – capturing raw emotions etched forever onto film.
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