Plunge into Claustrophobia – Photo Licensing

Claustrophobia

The cramped nature of our mega cities can create an unnerving atmosphere. At focal points, and times like rush hour, hundreds of strangers' paths will cross, the individual's voice being drowned in the masses. While not a fight for survival, the personal goal of reaching our destination - reaching home - could quite literally collide with other people's inclinations. With personal spaces invaded, and freedoms challenged, a distinct feeling of claustrophobia may touch our souls.

Claustrophobia

A feeling of claustrophobia in the Shanghai Metro

A carriage of the Shanghai Metro packed with people during rush hour.

So Close

Crowds in Shanghai Metro at Rush Hour

"Too many people" is a long-standing problem in the twenty million people metropolis of Shanghai – including the subway.

INSPIRITS CHINA is a visual guide to China's sky-scraping mega cities and breath-taking landscapes, drawing from more than 15 years of authentic urban and nature photography by visual artist Chris Rayn.

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