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23-MAR-2009

Subway reader, New York City, New York, 2009

Like any commute, a subway journey quickly becomes routine. This man appears to be engrossed in his reading, unaware of everything else around him, including the figure in the advertisement just above him. I converted the image to black and while because it makes it timeless, and universal. Surrounded by stainless steel, still bundled against the cold, he retreats into his book.

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Date/Time23-Mar-2009 08:33:59
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Phil Douglis03-Apr-2009 01:54
It takes a retired teacher to spot another one, Tim.
Tim May02-Apr-2009 23:46
I see the man in the poster as a retired teacher - thankful that the lessons in reading took hold. :-)
Phil Douglis31-Mar-2009 00:26
Thanks, Susan and Carol for appreciating the symbols and substance here. The man in the poster does indeed look as if he is exercising the right of every subway rider in New York -- to share a good read.
Carol E Sandgren31-Mar-2009 00:22
I like how the figure in the poster appears to be reading over the man's shoulder! That is SO NYC!
Susan Bowen30-Mar-2009 23:54
Wonderful composition; interesting content.
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