Mark Mortensen, Shy child (PEOPLE & PORTRAIT 2024)

In a series of intimate portraits featuring local personalities in Canberra, - This is a young boy from Mawson. For privacy reasons, his name and age are withheld. What struck me most about this photo was the raw emotion evident on his face as he faced the camera/lens. He nervously bit his lower lip and used his hair to partially conceal his face, displaying a mix of startlement, surprise, and shyness. I thought it was a great capture.

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