Kelidar_1 Photograph - Limited Edition of 10

In this candid snapshot, we see Amir Hossein, a young boy from Kelidar, a village nestled in the expansive Khorasan province. He is engaged in a simple yet profound moment of connection with a stray dog, a companion he has yet to name. Amir Hossein, clad in a smart blue uniform that hints at his school day, bends playfully towards the dog, offering a stick as an olive branch of friendship. The dog, with its patchwork coat of white and black, leans in with a cautious curiosity that speaks to its stray origins and the delicate dance of trust being choreographed between them. The setting is rustic and unrefined, with the raw edges of the village life as their backdrop. There's a timeless quality to the image, highlighting the universal language of kindness that exists between a child and an animal. This scene, a testament to the gentle spirit of youth, and the enduring hope for kinship, regardless of species, is a poignant reminder of the simple joys and pure relationships that often go unnoticed in the hustle of broader life. Location: Kelidar, Khorasan Province, Iran Copyright © 2018 Golnaz Jamsheed