Batya van Messel

The New York subway is my own personal entertainment ground. I see so many unusual things in the subway. This ballerina was posing for a photographer (out of frame to the left) and I just happen to snap a shot as the A-Train approached. I like the juxtaposition of the traditionally costumed tutu-clad ballerina on point, the grimy subway platform with rust-stained number tiles, the oncoming train blurred by speed, and the bright yellow handrail.