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Category: subway

We Killed Ape

A man wearing a jacket with a graphic design stands at a subway platform, while other passengers wait near a train at Columbus Circle station. — Columbus Circle subway station, New York

Posted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026Categories Candid, documentary, Photo, Street, subwayTags candid, documentary, jacket, Manhattan, New York, street, subway, urbanLeave a comment on We Killed Ape

Sleeping Carriage

A black and white image of a crowded subway car showing diverse passengers, some sitting and others standing, with a focus on a woman holding a child next to a man. Various individuals are engaged in their own activities, including looking at phones and resting. — A train, New York

Posted on April 18, 2026April 18, 2026Categories B&W, Candid, documentary, Photo, Street, subwayTags Black & White, candid, commuter, documentary, family, Manhattan, New York, street, subway, urbanLeave a comment on Sleeping Carriage

Subway Reflection

Abstract image featuring a blurred, colorful pattern with reflections and rainbow hues. — subway station, New York

Posted on April 13, 2026April 3, 2026Categories Abstract, Photo, Street, subwayTags colour, Manhattan, New York, reflection, street, subwayLeave a comment on Subway Reflection

A New Nightmare

A dancer performs in a subway station in front of a large poster for the film 'Us' by Jordan Peele, featuring figures in red outfits. The dancer is shirtless and wearing mismatched socks, striking a dynamic pose. — subway station, New York

A shirtless man dancing in a subway station, with a promotional poster in the background featuring characters in red jumpsuits and a sci-fi theme.

Posted on April 5, 2026April 3, 2026Categories Candid, documentary, Photo, Street, subwayTags candid, dance, dancer, documentary, Manhattan, New York, poster, street, urbanLeave a comment on A New Nightmare

Where and When my Father was Born

A person wearing a vintage jacket with 'BRITAIN 1934' on the back stands in a subway station, with various signage indicating directions and lines. — Columbus Circle subway station, New York

I’ve been casting about for a new project and not taking a lot of pictures lately. Hence it’s back to the archives for now. I’m looking at images I failed to keyword in my catalogue – that should also mean I haven’t posted them here before.

Posted on April 4, 2026April 3, 2026Categories Candid, documentary, Photo, Street, subwayTags candid, documentary, jacket, Manhattan, New York, passerby, street, subwayLeave a comment on Where and When my Father was Born

Your Next Job

C train, New York

Posted on September 8, 2025August 21, 2025Categories Candid, documentary, Photo, Street, subwayTags candid, couple, Manhattan, New York, street, subway, urban2 Comments on Your Next Job

Subway Collage

23rd St and Eight Avenue subway station, New York

Posted on September 2, 2025August 20, 2025Categories Artwork, documentary, Photo, Still life, Street, subwayTags collage, Manhattan, New York, street, street art, subway, urbanLeave a comment on Subway Collage

Another Orange Asshole

B train, New York

Posted on August 8, 2025July 27, 2025Categories Abstract, Conceptual, documentary, Photo, Still life, subwayTags documentary, Manhattan, New York, orange, seat, still life, street, subwayLeave a comment on Another Orange Asshole

Senators Kennedy and Fetterman

B train, New York

Looks like Louisiana’s and Pennsylvania’s senators take the B train.

Posted on August 7, 2025July 27, 2025Categories Candid, documentary, Photo, Street, subwayTags B train, candid, commuter, documentary, Manhattan, New York, street, urban2 Comments on Senators Kennedy and Fetterman

No-Ad Ad

Bryant Square subway station, New York

Posted on August 6, 2025July 27, 2025Categories Conceptual, documentary, Interior, Photo, Street, subwayTags advertisement, graffiti, Manhattan, New York, poster, street, subway, urbanLeave a comment on No-Ad Ad

After the Auction?

96th St and Central Park West subway station, New York

A topical, tropical story.

Posted on November 25, 2024November 28, 2024Categories Photo, Still life, Street, subwayTags banana, Manhattan, New York, street, subway, track2 Comments on After the Auction?

Self Portrait

Waterloo and City Line, London

From eye-height our heads were elongated so it looked as if I had a stove-pipe-tall head. At camera height (and angle, I suppose) this effect disappeared but we still got a kind of funhouse mirror effect.

Posted on September 15, 2024August 26, 2024Categories Photo, Portrait, Selfie, Street, subway, tourismTags London Underground, reflection, self portrait, travel, UKLeave a comment on Self Portrait

Going Down

Bank Station, London Underground

Posted on September 14, 2024August 26, 2024Categories B&W, Photo, Street, subway, tourismTags Black & White, candid, commuter, England, London, stairs, street, subway, tunnel, UK, urban4 Comments on Going Down

Way Out, Man

Belsize Park tube station, London

Posted on July 9, 2024June 25, 2024Categories Candid, Photo, Street, subway, tourismTags Belsize Park, London, station, travel, tube, UK, underground4 Comments on Way Out, Man

Underground

Waterloo Underground station, London

Posted on March 22, 2024March 10, 2024Categories Architecture, B&W, Candid, Photo, Street, subway, tourismTags Black & White, candid, commuter, escalator, London, passerby, street, subway, travel, UK, underground, urbanLeave a comment on Underground

Abba Adonai

Waterloo Underground station, London

Posted on March 21, 2024March 10, 2024Categories Candid, documentary, Photo, Street, subway, tourismTags Abba, candid, commuter, escalator, London, passerby, poster, street, travel, UK, underground, urban, Waterloo Station1 Comment on Abba Adonai

Subway Burtynsky

This one’s from September 22nd, 2010 and it reminds me of some of the aerial landscapes of Edward Burtynsky.

Subway, New York

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023Categories Abstract, close-up, Photo, Still life, Street, subwayTags Black & White, Manhattan, New York, street, subway, textureLeave a comment on Subway Burtynsky

Family

From September 21, 2010.

7 train, New York

Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023Categories Candid, Photo, Street, subwayTags candid, children, family, New York, street, subway, urban4 Comments on Family

In a Fine Piccadilly

Piccadilly Line at Hammersmith

Posted on July 6, 2023July 2, 2023Categories Photo, Portrait, Street, subway, tourismTags Hammersmith, London, portrait, street, travel, UK, undergroundLeave a comment on In a Fine Piccadilly

Underground Geometry

Click any image to see them all full-sized.

Posted on March 30, 2023March 20, 2023Categories Architecture, B&W, documentary, Interior, Photo, Street, subway, tourismTags architecture, Black & White, escalator, London, street, subway, travel, tunnel, UK, Underground Station, urbanLeave a comment on Underground Geometry

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