Children Playing in the Rain

I found this photo on the National Geographic website. This was taken by Jashim Salam.It was taken April 28, 2010. I like this photo because it does a good job depicting the happiness of the children. If you were to simply look at the weather and the muddy water, you would think of sadness. With the addition of the children enjoying this weather, it adds a happier element to the photo. The lighting is pretty dark, but light enough to focus in on some of the rain. Natural light was used. There is high contrast between the children's dark skin, and the light muddy water around them. There is a strong value contrast in order to emphasize the children. I think the photographer is clearly communicating that even in lousy weather, or if you're in a lousy situation, you can always find the happiness in it.