What a brilliant photo. The pose, the expression... the subject's visage speaks to an inner struggle, while the sideways hat suggests a willingness to go against the grain of society's preconceptions. The fingers of the hand bring to mind a warrior signaling his brethren in battle. The horizontal stripes of the shirt jutting subtly to one side indicates a perspective not quite in keeping with traditional views. The tongue... I daresay it's a statement of individuality, in that we can all taste the same foodstuffs -- a metaphor for the world in general -- yet never really know what others experience.

The Nikon logo is the most curious piece in this fascinating puzzle. Is it an ironic use of corporate imagery, meant to suggest the branding of society is progressively degrading us as human beings? Could it be an indication the subject believes Nikon is worthy of being an icon of admiration? Mayble it's simply hiding the fact the subject failed to comb his hair that morning. We will likely never know, but the mystery itself is intriguing.

Yes, all in all, it's a photo of epic proportions. Kudos to you, Justin, and to your photographer.