Windows act in much the same ways as doorways do in portraits. They can frame the subject within the frame, creating a simple black background to make the subject seem to pop out at us. They also can carry symbolic meaning as well. All are present in this portrait of a very enthusiastic father and his young son who live in a small village along the Mekong River. This window has a miniature door as a shutter. It is thrown wide open, allowing this man to show off his son to us. His grasp is relaxed, his attitude positive. Incongruously, he seems to wear nothing, while his son is clothed. The colors are warm and inviting. The interlocking bamboo poles holding a garment below the window are symbols of his lifestyle. The young child, meanwhile, incongruously clutches a very large jar in his little hands. Already, he seems to be learning that good things to eat often can be found inside of them.