A young child with dark skin and short dark hair stands on a light brown, hard-packed ground surface in Samaru, Nigeria

A young child with dark skin and short dark hair stands on a light brown, hard-packed ground surface in Samaru, Nigeria. The child wears a soiled, light brown short-sleeved tunic top with an open placket and matching long pants. Pink "LUCKY" brand slide sandals are on the child's feet. The child's head is tilted downwards, and the gaze is directed towards the lower left of the frame. The left arm is slightly bent with fingers partially splayed, while the right arm hangs by the side. Intense sunlight from the upper right casts deep shadows, obscuring the child's facial features and projecting a distinct shadow onto the ground to the child's right. The ground exhibits minor irregularities and small debris.