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KL Sentral Train Station

The photographs in this entry were taken at the KL Sentral Train Station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in June 2018. At the time, I was living near the MRT Muzium Negara line, which had only opened to the public in 2017.  As a result, it was still something of a novelty and a new mode of transport to explore.

The station had a bright, pristine look, as new things often do. At the time, the MRT was less popular than the LRT, which worked in my favour – it was a quiet station with few people on the platform, allowing me the freedom to explore with my camera without interrupting anyone.

Black and White Photos

The two photos included in this blog post were taken from near the top of the escalator. This elevated position provided a bird’s-eye view of the scene below, as people approached the escalator. From this high vantage point, I captured the striking geometric patterns created by the morning light, contrasted against the strong, inky black shadows of pedestrians.

KL Sentral train station pedestrian black and white photo
KL Sentral train station black and white photograph
Category: Urban photography
Style: Documentary photography
Subject: Rail platforms
Medium: Black and white photograph
© Tahnia Roberts, 2020
Tahnia Roberts

Author Tahnia Roberts

I explore and document urban and natural environments, often focusing on reflections, shadows, and patterns. My camera walks allow me to capture found objects and scenes that tell stories through everyday details. In my journal, I share these explorations and offer a glimpse into my process.

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