Wonderful image! Really tells the story. The DOF is absolutely perfect! It allows us to see the houses where all his playmates live, yet they're OOF, telling the story that they're inaccessible by the child ~ nobody wants to come out in the cold and play with him. And the sunshine on his face promises a new, warmer tomorrow - yes it's a cold day today and there's nobody to play with, but in the grand scheme of things it's not such a big deal; you've got your whole life ahead of you to enjoy.
Truly a wonderful shot!! Excellent photo for stock BTW. ~ Lonnit