Vaults of the Metro

"I was immediately drawn to the dramatic geometry of this Metro subway station in Washington, DC, capturing the immense concrete arches and the strong contrasts they create. The image uses intense black and white tones to create a strong chiaroscuro effect: the foreground is cast in deep shadow by a massive column and silhouetted figures, while the light beautifully illuminates the approaching train and the repeating ceiling pattern. It's a striking, graphic study of urban infrastructure and the anonymous drama of the daily commute beneath the city."