I took this 20 years ago. It has always been a favourite of mine. Unfortunately the negative has suffered in storage becoming quite mildewed I think its envelope must have got wet somehow. It has taken me a week to spot out the spider like patterns that cover the whole image. I am glad I have saved it. Reminds me of my student days.
Very pleased you salvaged this superb pice of photo reportage. Great B&W contrasts and the child appears to be pleading to a higher place. The stark words collide with the boys innocence. Interesting that his parents appear to have dressed him in fatigue pants. Makes me wonder how he feels about such issues today.