23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Two old men

This image invites me into the worlds of these two men in a quiet and compelling way. The man on the left appears to have finished a hard day’s work, while the one on the right looks as if he is awaiting business. But it’s the balance of composition and colour that makes this image so memorable for me. The man’s blue tank top is echoed by the blue rectangle of light, and both are set against a backdrop of artificial orange.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © Sirsendu Gayen