In the wholesale district, trucks carrying goods came and went incessantly. Each time, men were busy unloading goods and carrying them to stores and warehouses. On the side of the road, we also saw a group of people hanging out waiting for work. We did not know what type of contract they were working under. Do they have a contract with a particular store or transportation company, or do they take on work with any truck they are approached by? It is hard to get a grasp of this situation just by looking at them from the outside.
What was interesting was that there seemed to be a mix of men hanging around who were not haulers of goods. The man with the fine gray hair in the photo showed no sign of getting up after the load was carried, but remained seated with pliers in his hands. At first glance, he appeared to have nothing to do with the work of carrying the load.
As I looked at these people, I was reminded of the various roles that come with a place where many people gather. I can't even imagine the kind of work and roles that are commonplace in this wholesale district. Each of these roles may support the flow of this bustling town.
Dec 2024 INDIA PEOPLE | |
CHEST HAIR GRAY HAIR MUMBAI STUBBLE |
No
12749
Shooting Date
May 2024
Posted On
December 31, 2024
Place
Mumbai, India
Genre
Portrait Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R V
Lens
ZEISS BATIS 2/40 CF