23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Smiling at the Doorstep

A woman wrapped in a bright red shawl smiles shyly from her doorway, framed by bold tribal wall art in rural Jhargram. Her warmth contrasts beautifully with the monochrome murals, capturing culture, charm, and everyday life in one vivid moment.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Jhargram, India
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © Debashis Mukherjee