A ticket to nowhere

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by Lakshmi Prabhala

Uploaded 29 May 2008 — 52 favorites

A ticket to nowhere

An image that would probably very difficult for a photographer to ignore.

The rapid strides India is making in fields of Information Technology and Outsourcing have led to improvement in the economy. There are plenty of jobs available to people as a result. One person employed in IT services is said to create opportunities for eight others.
Despite all this, certain strata of soceity hardly seem to benefit. Basic needs(which we take for granted) like food , water, decent health care, basic education and roof over one's head seem to be a far-fetched dream.

In the When the shutters come down photo essay.

27 responses

  • Berk Nash

    Berk Nash gave props (29 May 2008):

    Beautiful shot

  • jamon johnson

    jamon johnson said (29 May 2008):

    Very nice.

  • William Moore

    William Moore gave props (29 May 2008):

    very touching and superbly composed shot

  • Jennifer Spelman

    Jennifer Spelman gave props (29 May 2008):

    Great eye, good shot!

  • Scott Eagle

    Scott Eagle gave props (29 May 2008):

    Really nice catch.

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell   gave props (29 May 2008):

    very moving...

  • Isuru Wakkumbura

    Isuru Wakkumbura gave props (29 May 2008):

    Absolutely Amazing Capture !!!

  • Watson Inglis

    Watson Inglis said (3 Jun 2008):

    Thank you

  • Victor Melo

    Victor Melo gave props (5 Jun 2008):

    Absolutely... great shot!

  • Anil Jois

    Anil Jois gave props (30 Jul 2008):

    great Indian Paradox....very nice capture, could u tell where was this captured?

  • Nick Allen

    Nick Allen   gave props (9 Jul 2009):

    sad but amazing shot

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham   gave props (9 Jul 2009):

    A sad but great shot. Perfect for this theme.

  • Michaela Krumrey

    Michaela Krumrey gave props (9 Jul 2009):

    I agree with Regenia! Great!

  • Karen Roberts Foto Fiddler

    Karen Roberts Foto Fiddler gave props (9 Jul 2009):

    Very powerful!

  • Micky Masters Barnett

    Micky Masters Barnett said (9 Jul 2009):

    Extremely powerful shot.

  • Jacqueline

    Jacqueline gave props (11 Jul 2009):

    This gave me goosebumps. Absolutely well done.

  • Erika Pisu

    Erika Pisu   gave props (16 Jul 2009):

    awesome shot! fave.

  • Jon Schofield

    Jon Schofield gave props (20 Jul 2009):

    moving is right

  • charu ram

    charu ram gave props (25 Jul 2009):

    Very touching...

  • markus zundel

    markus zundel gave props (28 Jul 2009):

    great series and yes, no escaping shooting this one! brilliant!

  • Maura Wolfson-Foster

    Maura Wolfson-Foster   gave props (29 Jul 2009):

    Unbelievably wonderful.....!

  • Johan Feito

    Johan Feito gave props (27 Aug 2009):

    it makes you think! - great shot!

  • Pet Parents

    Pet Parents gave props (27 Aug 2009):

    first class

  • Adam Reilly

    Adam Reilly said (29 Aug 2009):

    Fantastic narrative photo. Love it. To be critical for a moment, I personally would prefer this to be left untitled- it´s so strong it doesn´t need the hint in the title.

  • William Lascelles

    William Lascelles gave props (12 Sep 2009):

    wow

  • Angel Foice

    Angel Foice gave props (13 Sep 2009):

    powerful image

  • Ursula Tillmann

    Ursula Tillmann gave props (20 Oct 2009):

    the contrast could not be stronger - well done!

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