Stories.

Photo by Steve McCurry

Pictures tell a story.

 

This picture was taken of a young girl in a Pakistani refugee camp after fleeing her homeland of Afghanistan.  The eyes and expression of the girl are what make this picture pop.  Her eyes look haunted, as if she is running from something still and the serious expression on her face make the viewer contemplate her situation.  The lighting and the colors in the picture also play key roles in what makes this picture successful.  McCurry took an arresting situation and story and turned it into an arresting picture.