I'm so tired, I haven't slept a wink..

AWESOME photo…

I cant say anymore that that!!

Fantastic capture.

Awesome!

this really, really moves me… having just come back from vietnam and seeing so much poverty and not being able to do v. much – i find this v. heartbreaking… great capture!

touching and awesome shot.

Fab

Again, thought provoking.

Not easy ,stunning photography

Photography at its best. So very expressive.

Many thanks for the positive feedback people. I really appreciate it. This is one of my favourite images because of the story.
Thank you everyone.

You work is breathtaking! You capture real people in real life! :)

what an emotive piece

What a touching photo, very emotive!

dramatic i like it

it just takes my breath away, although it’s some kind of sad, there is a remarkable beauty over it.
really greate capture! :)

marvelous shot…

what a perfect picture, gets to your soul

matthew.
a very punchy photo!as they say in the classics,a picture speaks a thousand words.
brilliant.look at the shoes.
really good!
gideon swart

Another great moment captured… I love how you handle your colours and framing… great job!

Your tonal work and treatment is exceptional… great image!

Beautiful image.

This makes me want to weep…it’s the not knowing I suppose. Beautiful capture!

What an incredibly emotional image this is. Brilliant photo, and heart-wrenching story behind it, great work!

Thank you for your comments everyone.

Incredible shot Matthew. The light on the little ones face is almost supernatural. Loving your work.

i love the beatles and this picture!

WOW…they truely look like they’re not alive…that’s a very different photograph…Really good job=)

Very touching shot

Very thought provoking image.

Very sad, great photo.

This shot made my heart break all over again. I went to Iraq 4 years ago. There are certain images (such as the one you shot) that will stay with you for life. I hope your lens continues to tell other people’s story. You certainly have a gift.

Speechless….

Your work has captivated me in a matter of seconds….

great capture, strong image, full of feelings, stunning character…just love this… and plus…. so touchy….

THis is so touching….I love this photo…so emotional…such truth…

I love the color in this one, did you do touch up color or is that how it was, great title too.

Amazing capture…image filled with emotions well done..

Love this one Matt, looking at it you get dragged into thoughts and then reading the story makes it ten tmes better. Well done mate!

AMAZING!

Thought provoking… a compulsary favorite for anyone who has a heart beating inside…

I know how they feel I haven’t slept since yesterday morning sometime..I am going to sleep hard tonight!

btw excellent capture of in intimate moment great candid shot nice color and clarity :)

This photo is so touching and mesmerizing, at the same time. What a special moment to capture this. This photograph looks as though it should be in National Geographic or something, it looks historical!

ITs all been said but I shall say it anyway…......emotively so beautiful

Touching, dramatic, but absolutely gorgeous!!