23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Rain, Flood, and the Morning Paper

A newspaper delivery person is shown wading through a severely flooded street while carrying a large bundle of newspapers. The water is murky and appears to be knee-deep or higher, making his journey extremely difficult. He is likely in a residential area, given the gate and structures visible behind him. The overall atmosphere is one of a monsoon or heavy rain event, likely in a region like India, where such flooding during the rainy season is a recurring challenge.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: kolkata, India
Camera: NIKON Z5_2
Copyright: © Debasis Paik