23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Roadside Eatery with Hot Oven
Behind a metro station, this lady runs a simple hotel that serves hot, home type food. She is a one woman show, running between the hot, coal fired oven and the kitchen - kneading dough or cooking a few dishes. She works till early hours of the morning, without a break. I was attracted by the hot and cool lighting of the scene, besides the seriousness of the lady working the dough.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kolkata, India |
| Camera: | X-H1 |
| Copyright: | © GB Mukherji |