Long rows of turquoise seats stretch toward the far end of an empty train car, bathed in natural light streaming through tall windows. Rectangular shadows fall across the grey floor in geometric patterns, creating a rhythm that mirrors the repeating seats and handrails. The composition draws the eye down the length of the car, where distant passengers sit in soft focus.
Shot on Olympus Mju II with Hoasca 800 film, this image showcases the emulsion's ability to render mixed lighting with nuanced color. The film captures the cool cyan tones of the seats against warm window light, while grain adds dimensionality to the industrial textures of metal and plastic. The Mju II's compact form allows for discreet street photography in public spaces, its autofocus quickly locking onto the vanishing point.
Film photography on public transit reveals the overlooked beauty of utilitarian design—the symmetry, the color choices, the way light transforms mundane commutes into moments worth preserving.
