Leigh Loranger

This photo was taken on the F train in August 2013. When i sat down across from this couple, I was immediately enamored by the beauty of their sleeping peacefulness. I have always been fascinated by observing people on NYC subways. I feel that the subway is the epitome of the 'melting pot' - people of every culture and nation crammed into the subway cars, sitting and standing next to each other. I always want to be taking pictures of all the different people - different ages, sizes and races - as they go about their days together underground! But when you see people sleeping on the subway, that brings about a different beauty - people have an innocence, a vulnerability. The couple in this picture look so peaceful, and so timeless. I love how the man is gently holding his arm around the woman, yet also somehow protecting her and her purse.