This picture was taken by Tanya Gallo, a postgraduate student from the Department of Urbanisation and Development. It was taken on December 20 2009, in Banos, Ecuador.

Youth culture can embody the same spirit of insurgency, independence and subversion no matter where you are in the world. The juxtaposition of the provocative graffiti and the energy of the skateboarder reflect the rebellion of youth.

The next image in this month's perspectives is Sunshine, safe harbour.|

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