23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Railway Reflection Unseen Toil

A young railway porter in a vibrant shirt pauses at a "Komlapur" station, his face caught in a moment of deep reflection within a grimy, scratched reflective surface. The stark contrast between his hopeful attire harsh realities of life for those whose existence is a relentless cycle of loading and unloading for meager pay. This portrait is a poignant glimpse into the unseen toil and unfulfilled dreams of the working class.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Camera: Canon EOS 1200D
Copyright: © Salauddin Reza