Smithsonian Magazine 6th Annual Photo Contest
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Hiding from the ticket inspector, two women perch between the coaches

Buffer-class passengers
Wahid Adnan (Chittagong, Bangladesh)
Photographed January 2008, Chittagong, Bangladesh

"I took this photo while traveling on this train's rooftop,” says Adnan. "In a country like Bangladesh, there are many people who live beside the railway and the railway becomes part and parcel of their lives." Those who could not afford to buy a ticket clambered on top with Andan or teetered between coaches.

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Amazing photo, great cropping, colors, motion.

Great shot!!!!

I love this photo--the composition, perspective, motion, colors, and the story. A top competitor in a very powerful category. Good luck!

Splendid!!!

Great photo.. Good luck

Makes me want to go back to the subcontinent.

thanks everybody!

well this is one good picture...

Adnan bi, Great, well done.

Wondering how difficult it was to get in the perfect position to take this shot. I love it! I just keep wondering... :o)

This photograph took guts! Courage and determination for your craft is always admirable. Great photograph.

Love it! Having hopped freights all over the American West, I really appreciate the perspective; great shot, color, and composition.

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