04/18/2026
Just two months after Uzbekistan ended a 40-year photography ban in the Tashkent Metro, I stepped into Kosmonavtlar Station — a tribute to Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. I was grateful for the chance to photograph a location so few had seen, captivated by the shimmering blues and the story of a young woman who once orbited the Earth alone at age 26 although most people have never heard of her. I captured a fleeting moment on the platform: the conductor in her blue uniform and bright red hat sits poised, ready to guide the next wave of passengers safely aboard. I would have loved to use a tripod, but with security watching closely, I shot handheld in the low light and made it work.
Thank you to Sony | Alpha Female for selecting this image for a micro grant award and I'm thrilled to be nominated for Alpha Female + Creator of the Year https://lnkd.in/eUgyabYk
