The sun is the artist of this photo, deciding what to show and what not to show, relating two beings who probably are not related. That is art, to cover and uncover, to expose and hide. Someone could write an essay about what the man means and what the ox means, and why he's walking out of frame while the ox is stolid, but that essay doesn't make it art. The art is what makes someone want to write the essay, and it makes ten people write ten different essays.
No worries... "I'll be the guiding light. We'll find our way" The shadows in this are exquisite. Lightning rod excellent. Really good photograph and story here, IMO.
Wonderful slice of life squeezed out of the shadows. There is a story deeper than the shadows. There is a relationship weather they know it or not. Having not taken this gem, I can’t see this as you did but it’s an irresistible image. My only 10. Thanks