Masterful use of light and thoughtful capture of expression. The scattered leaves echo the sense of adolescent transition, and convert this from a standard portrait to a visual essay on changes as life goes on. All the more poignent knowing the dramatic changes you have experienced this year. Amazing image.
Very neat high-key image. Composition is dead on. The lines of the fence in contrast with the boy making a triangle with his legs. The only suggestion how to improve this photo would be to sweep the leaves off. Without the distractions, this would be one of my top images.