commutes are often rough, so mobile phone recordings can be faithful to that roughness without the need for deliberate refinement. The daily commute transforms into a humble odyssey of attention—a compressed voyage where routine reveals fleeting beauty: fractured light through train windows, strangers’ exchanged glances, frost etching temporary art on pavement. Studies show commuters embracing these micro-moments experience heightened creativity and calm, mirroring travelers' mindfulness.
I'm a photography enthusiast living and working in Beijing. I make it a daily practice to capture photos, whether using my smartphone or camera to document interesting light-play moments during my commute or urban explorations.