Notable Photos from a Recent Trip on the Subway

Green-scaled makeup and reptilian features meet period clothing, a patient passenger blending otherworldly and mundane.

White rat walks across a commuter’s shoulder, who remains unbothered, casual as any pet could be.

Encased in a colorful spherical frame, a woman creates her own physical bubble in a crowded car.

Beneath a student’s bag, a small cat peeks out cautiously, remaining unnoticed by fellow passengers.

“SUBWAY MANIAC INCIDENTS SOAR” reads the newspaper, while a man hangs upside down behind, ironic timing.

Small folding table in front of a seat transforms the car into a temporary private dining space.

Painted entirely green, a man sits motionless, perfectly resembling a life-sized toy soldier frozen mid-mission.

Rows of passengers hold large owls on gloved arms, the birds observing the commute with curious calm.

Realistic rhino costume occupies multiple seats, forcing nearby riders to accept the surreal intrusion.

Purple fabric hangs from overhead bars, suspending one passenger above everyone else in improvised comfort.

Vegetables chopped on a wooden board balanced on knees, commuting becomes an unusual pop-up kitchen.

Three plague doctor masks surround a transit worker, who smiles awkwardly while fluorescent lights flicker above.

Selfie captures a Vulcan salute perfectly aligned with a Spock lookalike seated behind, an uncanny coincidence.

The upper body of a human merges with a zebra torso, squeezing through turnstiles with careful determination.

Large cabbage leaf rests atop a woman’s head, worn as a casual, surprisingly fashionable accessory.

Five Power Rangers sit in full suits, helmets on, enduring the ride with unusual patience.

From the costume’s mouth, a human hand grabs the overhead rail, creating a bizarre hybrid of human and Pokémon.

Furry, horned creatures fill the train car, transforming a weekday ride into a brief fantasy invasion.

Blending into the crowd, Sir Ian McKellen reads quietly, looking every bit like a regular grandfather.

Front paws and head stick out of an oversized bag while the husky accepts the commute silently.

Hedgehog in a miniature witch hat rests carefully on a suited man’s knees.

Horns and glowing red eyes loom above other passengers, blending surprisingly well into the mundane crowd.

Eyes wide and alert, a tiny orange kitten peeks out from a jacket pocket mid-commute.

Darth Vader and Batman share the same car, ignoring each other as if underground crossovers were normal.

Phone in hand, a black raven perches calmly on a commuter’s lap, drawing curious glances from nearby passengers.