Life on Tracks 3, a photo from Bihar, East

Photographer's Note

such a site i have also seen in sepia films!! but to see it right on front of ur eyes is one experience. even climbing up there is quite a trek must say. but i recieved great hospitality from the boarders!!
this was taken in purnia district many years back. but i think this is very much happening even today.
must tell you, its pretty comfortable up there.
many in our country do travel like this. these are the unreserved boarders. but surprisingly they never fell down from that roof. the only problem is if it rains. u cant even hold an umbrella.
this sight often attracts attention of passer byes, as u can see the amused villagers waving at us!!

Talia, JohnTurton, thea0211, japiey, Vato_Law, vikous, nirajsinha, Benedict oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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Talia (242) 2007-04-13 13:44

Great perspective to a scene very unfamiliar to me. It's hard to imagine getting on top let alone sitting there for the entire ride.
Thanks for sharing this photo. I think it's the essence of what TE is all about :)
From Sunny Los Angeles, CA
Talia

JohnTurton (781) 2007-04-13 13:46

Wow. I just love these crazy scenes with people sitting on train roofs and hanging onto the back of trucks. I assume the train doesn't go too fast then?

Anyway technically the photo is nothing spectacular but it certainly gives me a glimpse of a part of the world I'd love to visit one day

Thanks for posting
John

rossofuoco (7398) 2007-04-13 13:56

Hi sabyasachi.
Bella foto di vita quotidiana. Ottimi i colori soffusi.
Saluti Renzo

tatadalou (7459) 2007-04-13 14:11

Hi Sabyasachi,
The scene and the sweet colours are very attractive but your picture suffers from quite low quality (much noise). A pity because the photo is original and well realised.
Thanks for the risks you've taken to present us this shot.
Cheers,
Delphine

thea0211 (1365) 2007-04-13 14:48

hi sabyasachi,
after i clicked on the thumbnail and got to see the larger image i thought to myself it looks like a movie scene! now i see you also say that in your note ... amazing documentary shot with sweet "sepia" tones and a great point of view - am glad everybody felt confortable up there.
i think the cables, the colors, the noise are all perfectly suited here: just as they should be ... this is such a real life shot!
very well seen - thank you!
dora

Amorinix (196) 2007-04-13 15:13

Hi
Nice picture indeed... i also traveled in India on trains... and i believe is the very best place to travel, sometimes! The landscape and perspective is amazing...
The photo is very good and i think it is on film, wright?

Thanks

Jorge Amorim

japiey (10163) 2007-04-13 18:36 [Comment]

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indoka28 (5261) 2007-04-14 9:06

Hello sabyasachi,

Looks like the narrow gauge train..I also took this ride from Punia few years back and must say its an experience of its own..Very well taken and also a risky shot..very well managed and I can feel the winter chill here..!!!

Very good perception and concept..of showing rural india..!!

Tfs,

Regards,

Indro

sarju (5324) 2007-04-15 3:03

godo one
the kind of perspective that we do not get to see that often
cheers mate ... sarju

Vato_Law (12732) 2007-04-15 12:43

Hello Sabyasachi,
Great perspective of all these persons risking their lifes travelling on top of the train.
It's strange but a daily life scene of your country because it's not the first time I see it.
I wonder what you were doing on the top yourself:)
Cheers.
Paulo

vikous (2217) 2007-05-06 19:36

Hallo Sabyasachi!
The technical quality of the photo is not great but the photo itself is great. Truly shows the life of indian people. Your note is interesting too, glad you survive this adventure!
Mind yourself, best of luck
viktor

nirajsinha (857) 2007-05-07 3:12

Hi Sabya,

I salute your courageous effort to take this snap. The ambience around is very nice. The smoke of Diesel engiene increases the beauty of your picture

TFS
Niraj Sinha

noborders (1010) 2007-05-25 11:21

I travelled on top of some trucks in India, but never had a chance to get this kind of POV - excellent post, and great idea !
Colours, atmosphere are lovely and the details of the photo are very interesting.
I hope that you won't mind if I add it to my theme...
TFS,
Cath.

Benedict (7076) 2007-05-28 1:34

you mean you are among the few in these train roof?...:-)
tho an old foto, i am amazed with the sharpness. qaulity indeed never fades! excellent composition, too, sabyaschi!
benedict

Cecilia_Cheah (486) 2007-06-04 4:27