Cycle Rickshaw on the bylanes of Kolkata
I took this pic in one of the bylanes of my native place in Kolkata. Cycle rickshaw is one the easiest modes of transport in Kolkata. The narrow bylanes make it impossible for huge vehicles to reach these places also it is one of the cheapest modes of transport. With the oust of hand pulled rickshaws from the streets of Kolkata because of it being a human right violation, the rickshaw walas who are out of job are now resorting to the cycle rickshaws as a means to earn their livelihood.
I have very fond memories of this part of Kolkata, my native place. This pic was taken on a very sunny day. It has the humble rickshaw wala probably returning after dropping his passenger to their destination. The election season has the various political parties put up their posters on the walls. You can notice the Congress party leader waving from the poster. The monochrome effect gives the pic the old world charm something I always associate with Kolkata.
Oh my heavens!
What a charming capture!
The textures and emotion in this are really cool!
This might be one of my favorite shots of yours!
Thanks for sharing!!!!!
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That is an amazing shot! Congrats
Beautifully captured! I appreciate your share and wish you a wonderful week.
Very well done photo.
Excellent photo. A wonderfully timeless quality.
What a great shot!
Such a lovely insight into the small places behind the heavy worlds of traffic. A moving image of life.
lovely capture-well done!
Love this photo. Well done!
So much depth to this shot. Well done.
Wonderful shot and so great in monochrome.
This is a spectacular photo. I prefer to get around myself on my own bicycle, but if that weren’t possible, this provides jobs and I hope earns a fair wage for the wala.
Nice photo ! I noticed that in some European countries Rikshas exist too !
Love this photo, brings back memories!
Perfect photo!
Beautiful post!
Thanks for this peek into another part of the world! And for linking up!
Great shot!
Glad he can earn a living. Still, his face reveals that his is not an easy life. Beautiful.
Amazing shot. Thanks for sharing.
It’s like stepping back in time! Well done.
Well good they can still earn a living. great photo
Amazing shot… Thanks for sharing!
A classic!!
B&W photos has always gives more impact. This one is not an exception. Nice shot =)
#WW
I do think Karen at Pixel Post had the perfect word for your wonderful photo. It is very captivating and the monochrome adds to the intrigue.
Have a great week.
A captivating photo!
Now thats a great shot, well done!