00022_20, Baby in a bicycle sling at Banteay Srei, Angkor, Cambodia, 2000

Baby in a sling at Banteay Srei, Angkor, Cambodia, 2000

As well as its charm, this image displays a satisfying symmetry. The improvised child seat places the toddler in the centre of the shot. While the man’s hands and body protectively envelope the child, the child’s hands on the handle-bar parallel those of the rider.

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The Unguarded Moment
Iconic Images
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