Black and White on Red

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A northbound train leaves the south side of Dallas at 7:40 a.m. on a Tuesday. Headed Downtown, it carries commuters on their way to work during morning rush hour. A southbound train leaves the north side of Dallas at 7: 40 a.m. on the same day. Headed Downtown, it carries commuters on their way to work during morning rush hour.

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Black a nd White o n Red A photo essay by: Eric Van Steenburg

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Black and White on Red A photo essay by: Eric Van Steenburg

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Black and White on Red Northbound – 7:40 a.m. – Westmoreland Station

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Meanwhile, at the exact same time but on a train going the opposite direction starting from the other side of town ...

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Southbound – 7:40 a.m. – LBJ/Central Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 7:43 a.m. - Hampton Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 7:42 a.m. – Forest Lane Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 7:45 a.m. – Tyler/Vernon Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 7:44 a.m. – Walnut Hill Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 7:47 a.m. – Dallas Zoo Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 7:46 a.m. – Park Lane Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 7:50 a.m. – 8 th & Corinth Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 7:50 a.m. – Lovers Lane Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 7:53 a.m. – Cedars Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 7:52 a.m. – Mockingbird Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 7:55 a.m. – Convention Center Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 7:56 a.m. – Cityplace Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 7:57 a.m. – Union Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 8:00 a.m. – Pearl Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 8:01 a.m. – West End Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 8:01 a.m. – St. Paul Station Black and White on Red

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Northbound – 8:03 a.m. – Akard Station Black and White on Red

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Southbound – 8:03 a.m. – Akard Station Black and White on Red

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Several interesting aspects became apparent when comparing photos from the trains. Southbound travelers seem more interested in their newspapers and mobile phones. Could this be a sign of increased affluence? The northbound train appears to be not as crowded as the southbound train. Why not? The southbound train empties almost as soon as it reaches downtown. Does no one travel south at the start of the work day? Valid observations all. Now take a another look.

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Northbound 7:40 a.m. Southbound 7:40 a.m.

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Northbound 7:43 a.m. Southbound 7:42 a.m.

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Northbound 7:45 a.m. Southbound 7:44 a.m.

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Northbound 7:47 a.m. Southbound 7:46 a.m.

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Northbound 7:50 a.m. Southbound 7:50 a.m.

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Northbound 7:53 a.m. Southbound 7:52 a.m.

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Northbound 7:55 a.m. Southbound 7:56 a.m.

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Northbound 7:57 a.m. Southbound 8:00 a.m.

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Northbound 8:01 a.m. Southbound 8:01 a.m.

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Northbound 8:03 a.m. Southbound 8:03 a.m.

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At 8:03 a.m., the trains meet in Downtown Dallas at Akard Station. That may be all they have in common. The following are faces from the northbound train that started in south Dallas. How many did you notice?

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Faces o n the Train

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The following are faces from the southbound train that started in north Dallas. How many did you notice?

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Faces o n the Train

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Now do you see another difference?

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Black and White on Red A photo essay by: Eric Van Steenburg