This photograph captures the spacious platform of Primorskaya metro station in St. Petersburg, Russia, taken on June 9, 2021. The station is designed in a restrained palette, dominated by light gray and white colors, creating a sense of cleanliness and airiness. The high arched ceiling, adorned with numerous light fixtures, illuminates the platform with a uniform, soft light, reflecting off its glossy surface.
Columns, clad in marble with a striking pattern of gray and white veins, support the vaulted ceiling, dividing the space into functional zones. A green stripe running along the top of the columns and under the ceiling adds a bright accent and serves as a marker, indicating the station's name written in large letters. The platform floor is tiled in a neutral shade, with a dark band marking the edge.
Advertising banners are displayed on the wall along the platform, adding vibrant colors and contrasting with the overall calm background. One banner features bright lips, while another showcases an appetizing drink. Several passengers are waiting for their train; some are seated on benches, while others are standing, creating a sense of everyday life and movement.
The atmosphere of the shot is calm and serene, despite being a busy place. The lighting is uniform, without harsh shadows, emphasizing the architectural features of the station. The composition is arranged to showcase the depth of the space and the rhythm of the columns receding into the distance. The photograph conveys the feeling of a typical St. Petersburg metro station – functional, monumental, and elegant at the same time.
