Anyone who has spent time in India will acknowledge the myriad of photo opportunities on offer whether in the city or countryside. Curiosity has both animals and humans looking down the barrel of your lens. The boy here had the presence of an elderly man - I got down low to his level partly to negate the distraction the background created but also to ensure eye level with the dog - a major part of the portrait. The man in trousers at the front provides a kind of half-frame for the boy and dog. Early evening creates favourable lighting conditions without need for flash. Marina beach, Chennai, India.