Shamil Tanna, Photographer, London

Description

A young, dark-skinned child is seen tying their shoelaces on a worn outdoor court. The subject is kneeling with their head lowered, focusing on the task at hand. The sunlight casts a long shadow from the child across the reddish-brown court. A second person is visible in the background. A yellow stripe adds a graphic element to the scene. The environment appears weathered, with visible cracks and imperfections on the surface. The overall mood is one of quiet determination and physical activity.