A nighttime scene captures the quiet yet industrious atmosphere of Blok M MRT Station in Jakarta. The dim lighting and warm glow from overhead lamps create a cinematic mood as cleaning staff go about their nightly duties along the glass-enclosed stairways and corridors. The reflection of fluorescent lights on the station’s modern architecture adds a sense of symmetry and rhythm, contrasting the calm darkness outside with the structured brightness within.
The photo illustrates the stillness of the city after hours, when public spaces transition from bustling transit hubs to serene urban landmarks maintained by unseen workers. Taken on Olympus OM-1 with a Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 lens using Cartenz 200 film, the grain and color tones emphasize the nostalgic charm of analog photography while retaining the authentic feel of Jakarta’s city life. The resulting image conveys both the beauty of everyday labor and the quiet character of Jakarta’s transportation network at night.
