99_kid

What a lovely image--two in one, really:  a nice documentary shot as well as a wonderful portrait.  This image works so well, I think, because you made the effort to be at eye level with the child.  What a difference that makes!  (I have a slight pet peeve about photos of children that are taken from adult height.)   Her expression is so direct and sweetly serious--almost plaintive--and she is utterly captivating in her pose, manner and dress.   There are other elements, though, that make the shot even better:  the way her mom (I presume) is gently holding on to her by the end of her braid, and how we get to see the chubby little leg of her sibling (?) dangling there in the upper left corner.  The colors are lovely too, such vibrant reds, blues and greens.  I'm so glad you left space around the little girl for all the other elements and for the context of the larger scene.   You've managed to still have her  stand out among what could have been an overly chaotic background.  The fact that her face is the only one visible really helps--great timing and framing on your part! 

Elisabeth, thank you for your kind commentt. This image is an humble example of so called concern photography (Kappa's definition)...