I’ve previously written about achieving simplicity in one’s images, and of finding inspiration in the little moments.
Here’s an example of both.
This image was captured on the way back from work. The seats had just emptied of passengers and the train was sitting still for a few minutes with its doors wide open. I became aware of a movement to my left and looked to find the pages of a discarded newspaper fluttering with the air current.
The simplicity of the scene was beautiful, as was the illumination provided by a single incandescent lamp from just outside the window — like a spotlight.
I raised the camera to my eye and clicked the shutter.
Soon after, the seats quickly filled up, the newspaper was taken away, and the doors closed.
The moment had come and gone.
(please click on the image to view)
↑Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summilux FLE @ f/1.4.


Lovely shot. That light is exquisite!
Thank you Trevor! The rendering of the light here surprised me… normally I shun away from artificial light but in this case it worked well.
Superb image with a wonderful light.
Thank you Bernardo!
Well said and well captured!
Thank you 38jumbo!
very nice, the lighting is also amazing.
Thanks Rob!
Superb image. Well done, Peter.
Thank you, dear Raaj!