23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Tenderness in the Alley
In the heart of a crowded alley, a boy cradles his rooster, their connection unfolding like a gentle rhythm. Amid laundry lines and concrete walls, their bond flows quietly—soft feathers brushing against the memory of childhood: no leash, no cage—only trust. The rooster’s red crown glows softly, a heartbeat steady in the boy’s embrace. In this fleeting moment, love needs no words- it is lived, held, and quietly pulses in the heart of pethood.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Camera: | ILCE-7M3 |
| Copyright: | © Md. Saiful Islam Khan |