22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Lone Cyclist Against the Sky
When I was traveling through a rural area, I stumbled upon this scene that seemed to capture a world of its own. As I reached the end of a quiet path, I noticed a man with his bicycle silhouetted against the vast sky. Standing at the top of a rugged stone stairway, he appeared almost frozen in a moment of reflection. The clouds above swirled dramatically, casting light and shadow in a way that felt cinematic. This photograph, taken in black and white, highlights the serene yet powerful presence of rural life, where simplicity meets profound beauty in unexpected places.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Purulia, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D750 |
| Copyright: | © Debashis Mukherjee |