23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Through the spokes

The black-and-white photograph captures a child peeking through the gaps of a large wooden cartwheel. The child’s expressive eyes form the emotional center of the image, contrasting with the rough, weathered texture of the wheel. Straw scattered on the ground and the aged wood create a rustic, rural atmosphere. The composition uses the wheel’s spokes as natural framing, giving the scene a sense of quiet curiosity and vulnerability.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Purulia, India
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © palash ranjan ghosh