Through a blend of p

Through a blend of portraiture and landscapes, Elliot Ross’s series “American Backyard” looks at the complex reality of Americans who live along the U.S.-Mexico border. Though the physical separation heavily disturbs lives, it has also engendered a quiet camaraderie. Ross says the wall is not “this divisive thing. Within the national discourse it is, but once you get to the borderland and meet the people who live with borders as part of their daily life…rather than it being a divisive issue, it’s one that brings people together in opposition.” Hit the link in our bio to see more of Ross’s work on #PDNPOTD. [Photos: "Ofelia"; “Jaymin at Fifteen.” All images (c) Elliot Ross]