Andrew Southam, Photographer, New York

Description

A young child with short hair stands on a grassy bank, reaching out to feed ducks in a lake on a bright, sunny day. The child wears an orange long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, and green and blue sneakers, and their shadow stretches out on the grass. They are holding a white bag. The lake is populated with numerous ducks, some swimming and others gathered near the shore. A few ducks are flying. The bank is covered with dry grass and a few green plants. The water reflects the blue sky, and bare branches of a tree hang in the upper part of the frame. The scene conveys a sense of nature, calmness, and interaction with wildlife.