Just a snapshot? I though so at first. But I really like the two separate things going on here. The right side is in focus and high contrast...dad enjoying the gloomy Alaskan weather. The left side is slightly out of focus which softens even more your son's soft, low contrast features, but does not diminish his obvious curiosity. I like it!

thanks! i am glad someone else can see the very same things i love about this photo! that is so very gratifying!