Ever heard the phrase ‘caught red-handed’? Well, in this photo, we’ve got a twist – a boy caught ‘red-footed’ in a rather amusing self-capture attempt.

The photo at first glance paints a picture of unwanted paparazzi attention. Our young lad appears flustered, one hand raised in protest to block the camera, the other on his head in exasperation. It seems as though someone’s snapping an unwanted picture, much to his dismay. But wait, the background begs to differ!

Peek a little closer and you’ll find an unexpected surprise. Far from being the victim of an unwelcome photo, our ‘distressed’ boy is the orchestrator of this performance. His feet, positioned quite skillfully, are holding a tablet that is, in fact, taking the photo. The unwanted snap turns into a self-created, masterful performance of protest, and we’re left laughing at the irony!

In a world of selfies and staged spontaneity, this photo adds a fresh and humorous take. It goes to show, before you stage your next candid, check your surroundings. After all, you don’t want to get caught ‘red-footed’ in your own production!