When editing my piece I wanted to capture the essence of a metropolitan environment and the daily commute for city civilian’s. Melbourne’s trains are particularly cosmopolitan in appearance. They create a structured and manufactured surrounding that contributes to the urban setting. I also wanted to deal with my fascination with reflection.
reflection
rɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/Submit
noun
1.
the throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.
“the reflection of light”
The most notable part of my train journey are the sections where you can see the train reflected on buildings and windows as you pass by. It is interesting to see this vestal you are travelling in without being able to see your face onboard. You are observing the scenes but your view of the outside world is shattered as you are reminded of your place within it. You transition from observer to the realisation that you are contributing to the environment and overall structure of the city. The city is full of movement and you are a part of the cogs that twist and turn in different directions but begin and end in the same place. This reflects our daily routine, waking up, going about your day and returning home at the end. The layering of movement of trains in my editing was done to highlight this multi faceted nature of the city.