There is a compelling photo that appears in this week's Pictures of the Week gallery that is a well composed image of what seems to be a portrait of a woman standing by a corner of a wall.
The color of the wall stands out against the bright background and it, in turn, provides a stark contrast to the subject in the foreground. I love the way the angle of the corner provides a visual cue and directs the viewers eye to the subject, a nice touch.
However, it is the story behind this image that makes it truly compelling. The subject, Naomi Kering, is a member of the Kalenjin tribe and the wall behind her is all that remains of her house that was destroyed in the recent violence that has erupted in Kenya. Sadly, that is not all she has lost. As a result of the ethnic unrest in her country, her husband of 17 years, Issac Guthua, a member of the Kikuyu tribe, was forced to leave her as communities shun the Kikuyu tribe of President Mwai Kibaki.
Take a look at all of this week's compelling images from around the world in this week's Pictures of the Week gallery. Which image do you think was the best this week? Let us know your opinion.
-Lee Van Grack
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