Indifference in Motion

An overall sense of indifference pervades the subway car, with passengers absorbed in their own thoughts and activities, paying no attention to one another. This indifference is mirrored in the geometric composition: the circles of the balloons remain indifferent to the triangle of perspective. The triangle of perspective guides the viewer's eye into the depth of the image, towards the vanishing point in the center, creating a sense of movement and depth. Meanwhile, the circles of the balloons remain static and self-sufficient, providing visual balance but not interacting with the triangular lines. This interaction, or lack thereof, highlights the isolation and detachment of the passengers from each other.

Camera: Leica M-A

Lens: Summilux 21mm

Film: Kodak Tri-X