When I saw this scene, I had to capture it. Not only does the subway connect us to destinations in the city, it also helps us connect with the people as well. For me, this family’s linked hands are a poetic expression, of the connections and relationships I have built in the city over the last seven years. Some of my most cherished friendships have developed in the streets of the downtown core. When I see this photograph, I am reminded of the saying: friends are the family you get to choose. So above all else, this photo is a tribute, to my family. And the city that brought us together.