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June 22, 2025

In a retro-style train, passengers are fanning themselves, showcasing the high humidity levels. The camera shot is at a low angle from the floor of the aisle, emphasizing the rows of tall leather seatbacks stretched out towards the vanishing point. The overhead lights cast a warm, golden hue, invoking a sense of nostalgia, while also emphasizing on the shiny beads of sweat on the passengers’ foreheads. The depth of field is slightly blurred, focusing on a mid-age man reading an old, battered book titled “The Rise And Fall Of The Supercontinent”. The sense of balance is created via asymmetrical arrangement of subjects; on one side is the man, a captivating figure immersed in his book, whilst a host of varied passengers fill the other seats. There’s a feeling of stillness, broken only by the subtle movement of handheld fans and turning pages. This scene feels both cramped due to the confined train interior, but also expansive as it hints at a journey across vastness.