The surfer
This photograph is part of the 2009 photo competition.
Photographer: Frédéric Choinière

Photographer: Frédéric Choinière
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
From the chaos of a construction site in Rocinha - the largest favela of Rio de Janeiro - emerged a boy with his surfboard. He was on his way to the Escola de Surfe, where kids from the community learn how to ride the waves. I asked if I could take his picture. He took the pose, thumbs up, but his glance serious. I don't even know his name.