Rachel Wan, Contrasts of the Journey (PEOPLE 2024)

In this shot of the Puffing Billy train - a tourist attraction in Australia, two worlds converge in a single frame. On one side, a tired parent and his child face inward as they find a moment of solace & respite. On the other side, people facing outward and enjoying the view & ride. Everyone has paid the same price for this journey, but not all have the luxury of enjoying it same way. In this juxtaposition lies an intersection of weariness and joy in the beauty of the moment.

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