One by one, schoolchildren in ties disappeared into the gate

School boy with tie standing in front of gate
Shot in Kolkata, India

The break time seemed to be over, and the boys in their school uniforms who had come out to play outside the gate earlier began to return inside the metal gate one after another. The last remaining boy also stopped in front of the camera, looked satisfied with having his picture taken, and then disappeared into the gate. When everyone had gone inside, the door closed with a bang.

The iron door at the entrance of the school seemed sturdy. It may have been to prevent intruders, but it was not easy for the people inside to get out with a metal gate like this. The high walls and iron doors reminded me of a prison. I suppose schools and prisons are the same when it comes to housing people and having their own rules.

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PHOTO DATA

No

6879

Shooting Date

Jul 2011

Posted On

October 9, 2012

Modified On

July 1, 2024

Place

Kolkata, India

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

OLYMPUS PEN E-P2

Lens

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42MM

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