Photographer Stephen Mallon's recent series 'Next Stop Atlantic' is an intriguing look at the disposal of retired subway cars. The photographs show the large metallic vehicles being thrown into the choppy waters of the Atlantic, forever surrendered to the ocean. Underneath the waves, the cars will become the homes of brine and fish. This is an odd way for something that has spent its entire life underground to end its service.
It is surreal to see such familiar vehicles being carried out to sea on giant barges and plunged into the frothy, cold waves; such scenes are reminiscent of a Hollywood disaster-themed movie. Mallon has done a good job at finding the drama in a subject many people wouldn't think of.
What's Driving This Trend
- Retired Subway Cars
- Opportunity to repurpose retired subway cars for eco-friendly underwater habitats.
- Underwater Photography
- Potential for innovative underwater photography techniques and equipment to capture unique perspectives.
- Sustainable Disposal
- Demand for sustainable disposal methods for large, retired objects like subway cars.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to specialize in underwater photography and showcase unique perspectives.
- Aquaculture
- Potential for aquaculture industry to utilize retired subway cars as artificial reefs and fish habitats.
- Environmental Conservation
- Demand for innovative and sustainable solutions for disposing of large objects while minimizing environmental impact.
