1) I found this photograph on a link that was posted on a Blog of the National Geographic Photographer Carolyn Drake.

2) The photographer is Mark Cohen

3) The photo was taken in 1977

4) The reason why I like this photograph is because it captures the innocence, imagination, and joy that fill all children of all generations, eras, and time. I like the dimmer kind of lighted picture and I although there is much contrast in color and texture, somehow it all flows together. But what really makes this picture worth talking about to me is the amazing expression on the little ninja's face. How could you not want to cheer for him in a match?

5) I believe that natural light was used to capture this photo. I also believe that high contrast lighting was used to capture this.

6) The photographer does a wonderful job of placing the emphasis on the Karate Kid. He does this by contrasting the boys dark colored clothing against the light pavement and placing his head almost exactly at the upper left hand point of power.

7) I feel that the photographer of this photo was trying to capture the lively, energetic, and antsy spirit that lies within every child and turn it into still life. That Mark Cohen was capturing the imaginary stories that children live out on their way to Church, School, Grandma Patty's house, the Doctors office, their neighbors Benny's house. He took this picture for the future. He took this photograph so that when Karate Kid grew up and felt trapped in a job he didn't like, a town where he was misunderstood, or a relationship that was holding him back, he could remember that no matter how small or out of place he feels that there will always be that Karate Kid in him. A character that can take on the world.

8) The most beautiful thing about this photograph is the fact that it is totally up for interpretation. The viewer can make up whatever story they want from it. That, no matter what, the viewers see the spunk, energy, and character that fill every inch of that little boys being. Mark Cohen definitely made this picture say a million words.