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This is Abdallah, a four-year-old Kenyan Orphan. The lighting was

great--midday. The image was captured with a Canon 20D

Chase, this is an excellent image. The boys expression of uncertainty is accented by him slightly hiding behind the pole. Nice B&W!

To me it's a very impressive image.

regards Enny.

Chase, Even if you hadn't explained that this child was an orphan just by the expression of wariness and their use of the door as a barrier you know life hasn't been easy for this little one. The minimal depth takes your attention immediately to the eyes. Combining that with the partial masking of the left eye, the black B/G, the angle of view and the final crop gives you an extremely strong and confronting image. JP

you have an excellent composition, exposure, and overall an emotionally powerful image. i have to applaud you for doing it without a snotty child.

KN