A commuter train speeds through a Jakarta railway crossing at night, its lights streaking across the frame and illuminating the surrounding darkness. The bright interior of the carriages contrasts sharply against the deep shadows, creating a cinematic sense of motion and urgency. Headlights from nearby cars and motorcycles wait behind the crossing gate, forming a layered composition of light and movement.
Captured on Olympus Mju I with Kodak Gold 200 film, the image embraces the grain and warmth characteristic of analog photography. The film’s tone renders the ambient streetlights in golden hues, giving the urban scene a nostalgic feel that blends the energy of the city with the intimacy of night. The photograph captures not only a fleeting moment of urban transit but also the timeless rhythm of life around Jakarta’s railways.
