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Hiding from the ticket inspector, two women perch between the coaches

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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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I just got back from a mission trip in India, near the boarder of Bangladesh, taking a train just like this and it is amazing how shockingly realistic this is. Very nice shot!

Posted by Crystal Marie Bardin on February 11,2010 | 04:51 PM

this is amazing!!!! true ,realistic capture.. double thumbs up.. wish you luck...

Posted by romeo mataro jr phil. on February 1,2010 | 10:43 PM

Show the Struggle and Determination to hold on, Movement yet still reflection is great people portait.

Posted by MJ on February 1,2010 | 04:32 PM

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

Posted by eugene beckes on May 26,2009 | 08:32 AM

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

Posted by Day on May 11,2009 | 08:53 PM

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

Posted by Mei-Ling on April 29,2009 | 03:26 PM

Adnan bi, Great, well done.

Posted by SANJOY on April 27,2009 | 07:50 AM

well this is one good picture...

Posted by mystery on April 18,2009 | 02:42 AM

thanks everybody!

Posted by adnan on April 6,2009 | 03:30 AM

Makes me want to go back to the subcontinent.

Posted by JamesSpratt.org on March 9,2009 | 02:54 PM

Great photo.. Good luck

Posted by ram on March 9,2009 | 11:29 AM

Splendid!!!

Posted by sandra buarque on March 9,2009 | 10:12 AM

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

Posted by Neah M. on March 6,2009 | 06:55 PM

Great shot!!!!

Posted by Alex Kneller on March 3,2009 | 10:40 AM



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