Carrying livelihood on his head
Photographed by Azim Khan Ronnie
This photograph portrays an elderly cock seller in Dhaka, Bangladesh, walking from one place to another with live cocks carefully balanced on his head. This traditional way of selling poultry reflects both necessity and experience, developed through years of hard work in the city’s streets and markets. His weathered face and steady posture tell a story of endurance, while the colorful feathers of the cocks create a vivid contrast against the dark background. The image captures a disappearing urban tradition, highlighting the resilience of informal workers whose daily journeys sustain their livelihoods and connect communities through simple, age-old trade.
- Award
- Honourable mention, One Frame
- Competition
- Shoot The Frame Annual Portrait Awards 2025
- Photographer
- Azim Khan Ronnie · Photographer page
