Having the boy dressed in dark clothes helped set the "mood" and provided a good contrast. I almost felt like he looked kinda stiff and formal, but then again, that goes with the mood, I guess. His facial expression is very somber and solemn, as it is supposed to be.
cute boy, pic is over sharpened, grass around his feet looks strange (pull socks up ;0). his pinkie is 'glowing' - good concept, but it just 'feels' too forced to me. sorry.
I can't really relate... the child doesnt look necessarily sad... but more thoughtful. Also it says the person died in 1969 and while he could be alive then (could be posing as an old shot), his atire is very very modern. I dont know too many people who would go sit and think beside someone's grave that they never knew. Maybe I'm getting too technical with this.
Interesting photo... there is something peculiar about the upper hand on this young man... It may just be my imagination but it looks a little washed out or something... however, good photo! I like it :)