These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare. They were born decades after American forces sprayed the herbicide dioxin, Agent Orange, in Vietnam in the 1960s, but children living in the southern region of the country continue to battle physical deformities and mental disorders. American photographer Matt Lief Anderson, 30, travelled to an orphanage outside of Ho Chi Minh City to document the harrowing story and everyday struggles of third generation Agent Orange victims ravaged by the chemical. Abandoned by their parents, 20 children live side by side in one large room, each confined to a small metal bed with just a rug covering the metal bars.
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
