This image captures a fatigued ferry worker sitting in listless thought as the city hums and speaks beyond the views of the frame. This image captures a rare pause, an unexpected moment of calm and reflection amid the rhythm of Toronto’s bustling atmosphere and workings. Shown in stillness, I see beauty in the woman’s quiet reflection; a photograph that reflects on the beauty of resilience and stirs recognition of gratitude for those who keep the city moving. It’s a portrait of the quiet hope that surrounds us and a reminder that even in fatigue, there’s grace and a heartbeat of resilience that defines Toronto, even if it remains unseen and underappreciated. Captured June 23, 2025, Toronto, Canada.
What A Day
- Photographer: Oscar Zhu
- Date: October 17, 2025
- Collection: Hope, Toronto through Our Eyes