City Lights and Shadows: Busyness and Tranquility

Photographer

Jin-Tsann Yeh, Chun-Zi Zhang

Category

Black & White Photography - Street

Company

Vanung University

Submission Group

Student

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Taiwan

City Lights and Shadows: Busyness and Tranquility These four black-and-white photographs weave a short story about modern urban life, focusing on collective movement, the hustle and bustle of daily life, and individual solitude. The story begins with a rush, people hurrying across a zebra crossing, symbolizing the city's fast pace. The scene then shifts to a traditional market, showcasing the real hustle and bustle and hard work. This is a vibrant center, a place where people strive for a living. Finally, as night falls, the image focuses on an elderly person squatting alone on the street, looking at their phone. This tranquility contrasts sharply with the surrounding hustle and bustle. This series of images depicts the city: after rapid collective action, there is always the hustle and bustle of striving for a living, ultimately culminating in a moment of quiet seeking inner connection.

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