Kicking Sawdust: Running Away With the Circus and Carnival

The world changes and we evolve. We come to realize that wild animals are not happy in captivity and that showcasing people with differences/disabilities is insensitive. Barnum and Bailey (the animal circus) closes after 146 years while Cirque du Soleil (the human circus) thrives. These photos capture some of the essence of a disappearing way of life.