La derniere marche

This is very emotional, and striking. First off, the way the shadows are around the edges, and in the center is light, makes it very eerie. The composition draws the eye in, and you wonder why the child is sitting there. Is he listening to his parents fight? Is this a 'secret place' he goes to escape when things are tough, or maybe to hide when he's caused mischief? Either way, I think it's something most people can relate to, being secluded when you were a child, whether by choice or parental force. It's honestly a very lovely photo. Well done.