Some cities – like Singapore – have them because of the heat. Some cities – like Montreal – have them because of the cold. Many cities have them to provide access to the underground Metro stations in their city centers.
What these cities have represents part of the downward, underground, dimension of cities. One Way shows an example of the upward direction on the third dimension – the z-axis – of a city.
This image was taken in the underground network of walkways in Montreal, Canada. These networks connect the major buildings in Montreal and include coffee shops, food courts, clothing stores, hotel lobbies and Metro stations without having to brave the frigid cold winter weather.
The system in Singapore is there to allow the residents and visitors to avoid the year-round around heat and humidity. That system feels like walking through a giant underground shopping center – a linear mall – and it is very crowded during the typical business day. Meanwhile, the sidewalks on ground level are sparsely used.
These varied networks of walkways, food courts, and subway stops provide another opportunity for creative photography. And it doesn’t require getting up early to capture the good light (Golden Bridge). Or staying up late, as there is no blue hour (The Crown Jewel) in the underground tunnels. There is, however, a large variety of great settings, subjects and lighting for a photographer to find unexpected images.