Behind their sunglasses, inside their winter coats, with hands in their pockets, people hurry, concealing their anxiety, the expectations for where they are going, and the disappointment they just faced. Scattered—catching a subway, crossing the street, walking a few city blocks, or even a mile—all in public view without their daily mask.

And like steam escaping a boiling pot, their faces and posture, the way they walk, and how fast they move all tell the world their story of the day. When these moments are captured in images, they stay frozen in time, waiting for a viewer to bring them back to life. In these depictions, human expressions are raw, unattended, and lost in a mix of the city’s vibe.