The photo was taken with spot metering to emphasize the paving stone-like light on the road surface that shines through the skylight of the station. The motif of the continuous spots of light visualizes the passing time. The woman in the back is represented as the protagonist of the story, as if she were beginning the first chapter.
Born in Japan, Asako is a Madrid-based photographer specializing in street photography. Her work has gained international recognition, winning the Grand Prix for two consecutive years at both the Paris International Street Photo Awards and the B&W International Awards, as well as 1st Place at the Fine Art Photography Awards. In 2025, she was named Best Photographer of the Year in the Street Photography category at 35AWARDS and served as an international juror representing Spain. Her first monograph, All the Fading Words, will be published in 2025.