23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Bride and the Bike

Bride and the Bike. Amidst the frantic pace of one of London’s busiest tourist bridges, a moment of staged romance meets the raw reality of the street. This high-contrast shot juxtaposes the formal elegance of the bride and photographer with the chaotic, unexpected arrival of the cycle rickshaw, which instantly completed the narrative frame. It captures the layered contrasts of modern life in a historic setting.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: London, Laos
Camera: ILCE-6600
Copyright: © Arbaaz Galab