Alone after the Earthquake in Pakistan

Stephen King wrote about this picture:

"Without the caption this photo would be OK but not remarkable. With

the simple explanation, it transforms, remarkably, into a sublime

image. One realises that the boy's expression is a distillation of

apprehension, hope and trust, while he barely holds himself together,

but knows that is what he must do. The adults, just by gesture and

posture convey solicitude and care, in a moment of stillness carved

from the disaster. In a formal sense, the image enfolds the space of

intimacy between the carers, to convey the tenuous security of the

boy, without mawkish emotive gestures."

Very nicely captured.

Nice job of using the two men to frame the boy.

the look on the boys face is heart renching.

Your photo tells many storys, of heart beaking saddness, but also of hope, love and kindness of others.

I must ask... how did you come to get Stephen King to comment on your photo?

Keep shootin' and God bless.

-Micah5/6

Hi Micah,

It was not Stephen King but Steve King from PhotoSig. Sorry for the mistake. Next time I will try to be more correct. Anyway, I find Steve's words very appropriate for this photo. Thanks for your comment. Karl