The subway is common ground for almost everyone who lives in a major city, but not everyone stops to think that passengers on any type of commute are all humans going through something. Exhaustion, stress, the woes of romance and fleeting moments—we all feel it—and some photographers are particularly skilled at capturing it.
These photographs have been compiled to bring a little tear to your eye and showcase the talents of urban photographers around the world. They depict what people are going through on their daily commute, freezing moments in time that are often glossed over. If you're ready, take a look at this 18 Photos of People in Subways That Will Make You Cry.
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