Kausthub
Got Wheels. Not Legs
EXPLORED ON 27 JULY 2009 - # 423
This man was a delight to photograph. Despite being differently abled, he was extremely happy about life, which he was so positive about.
He could not walk comfortably, as he had a defect in his legs. He would use his arms to move around.
When I asked him if I could take his photo, he said, sure, but take it with my bicycle. Though I happily agreed, I still was curious about how he could manage to ride the two wheeler.
So as I began to click him, I asked him how he got around. He looked at his vehicle and said "I have got wheels. Not Legs," and just burst out laughing.
Before I could inquire further, his wife came from inside the house and invited him over for breakfast.
Even though I did not get the answer to my question, I was extremely happy with the photograph I got here. But I was even more inspired with his attitude to life, despite his handicap. Maybe its time we started looking at life with the same positiveness.
Photograph © Kausthub Desikachar.
Photographed with Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 IS USM L Lens with Sigma DG UV Filter. Handheld.
Please do not reproduce in any form without prior written consent from the copyright holder. Please contact the photographer through Flickrmail, to inquire about licensing arrangements.
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Got Wheels. Not Legs
EXPLORED ON 27 JULY 2009 - # 423
This man was a delight to photograph. Despite being differently abled, he was extremely happy about life, which he was so positive about.
He could not walk comfortably, as he had a defect in his legs. He would use his arms to move around.
When I asked him if I could take his photo, he said, sure, but take it with my bicycle. Though I happily agreed, I still was curious about how he could manage to ride the two wheeler.
So as I began to click him, I asked him how he got around. He looked at his vehicle and said "I have got wheels. Not Legs," and just burst out laughing.
Before I could inquire further, his wife came from inside the house and invited him over for breakfast.
Even though I did not get the answer to my question, I was extremely happy with the photograph I got here. But I was even more inspired with his attitude to life, despite his handicap. Maybe its time we started looking at life with the same positiveness.
Photograph © Kausthub Desikachar.
Photographed with Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 IS USM L Lens with Sigma DG UV Filter. Handheld.
Please do not reproduce in any form without prior written consent from the copyright holder. Please contact the photographer through Flickrmail, to inquire about licensing arrangements.
HAVE POSTED A B/W VERSION OF THE SAME IN MY COMMENTS STREAM..PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO HAVE A LOOK.