The Boy and the Cow

A minimalist black-and-white study: a boy stands facing his cow across a bare field, both isolated against a high, foggy sky. Stripped of colour and clutter, it becomes a quiet meditation on the bond between a rural child and the animal in his care. Fun fact: In rural Bangladesh a family's cattle are often its most valuable asset, and children are frequently the herders — a first responsibility that begins as early as primary-school age.