Wei-Kai Lin
Documentary & People Photography - Lifestyle Photography
Silver Award
This photo has an atmosphere of nostalgia and loneliness. Although the train existed, it seemed to have no signs of moving; although the travelers were standing, they had no intention of moving. The predominantly black and white tones, coupled with the low-saturation treatment that leaves only the red of the car body, make the picture appear more restrained and emotional.
The clock is the focus of the entire picture, reminding us that "time is always moving", but the whole scene seems to be still. This contradiction makes people want to imagine the continuation of the story - is it a farewell, a reunion, or just a fragment of daily life? Every element in the photo seems to be speaking, yet silent.