That wistful moment just before takeoff—the cabin is still with apprehension, hushed excitement, the quiet shuffle of handheld diversions, an occasional release from consciousness. John Schabel’s voyeuristic Passengers masterfully collects these many faces of anticipation. Having captured his anonymous subjects with a telephoto lens, Schabel presents a miniature study of airplane psychology, each photograph providing as a frame for these all too human reactions the mechanized fuselage, crawling inexorably towards the runway. Be sure to stop by the International Center of Photography in NYC tomorrow night, February 8th, from 18:00-19:30 for a Passengers book signing.

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