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We all see the world differently, especially those who spend their days looking through a lens. Chicago-based street photographer and history teacher Spiro Bolos is one of those people who can’t help but notice the “human characters” surrounding him, especially on public transit.

"I am a Chicago-based street photographer who spends an inordinate amount of time on public transportation," Bolos told Bored Panda — and that commute has become his personal stage.

Scroll down to see some of Bolos’ most compelling candid shots and to learn about the photographer.

More info: Instagram | oripsolob.tumblr.com

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Young men in sailor uniforms and casual clothes waiting on a city sidewalk in a Chicago street photo capturing the city’s soul.

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    Chicago teacher captures intimate street photo of a smiling transit worker on a train, showcasing the city’s authentic spirit.

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    Black and white street photo capturing a Chicago transit worker with an arm tattoo and a passenger outside the train door.

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    Woman wearing headphones sits on bench in Chicago street photo capturing the city’s soul through intimate urban moments.

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    Chicago street scene with a worker sweeping platform as commuters wait, capturing the city’s soul in intimate street photos.

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    Two people in uniform having an intimate conversation on public transit, capturing Chicago street photo vibes.

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    Young woman sleeping on a train seat, an intimate street photo capturing the soul of Chicago city life.

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    1 year ago

    Star Wars style

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    Black and white intimate Chicago street photo capturing a solitary person walking at an urban subway station platform.

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    Woman sitting on a train, her face reflected in the window, captured in a candid Chicago street photo revealing the city’s soul.

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    Two people sitting on a bench in Chicago, captured in an intimate street photo showing the city’s soul.

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    Black and white street photo capturing a woman on public transit, showcasing intimate Chicago street photography moments.

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    Person reclining on a train seat with papers and cigarette, capturing intimate street moments in Chicago’s urban atmosphere.

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    1 year ago

    (from Bolivia) Looks like 1st class to me !

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    Chicago street photo showing people sitting and standing outside a building, capturing the city’s everyday moments.

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    Two men sitting on a Chicago subway captured in an intimate street photo showing the city’s daily life and soul.

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    1 year ago

    Aw, looks like he's had a rough day. :( Hope he's ok!

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    Black and white intimate street photo of a man and woman on public transit capturing Chicago street life and city soul.

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    Black and white street photo showing Chicago locals at a transit stop, capturing the city's intimate urban life and soul.

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    Two people seated on a bench in Chicago, one covering his face, captured in an intimate street photo capturing the city’s soul.

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    Young man in uniform under a cloudy sky captured in intimate street photos of Chicago by a local teacher

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    Woman holding phone on Chicago train, part of intimate street photos capturing the city’s soul by Chicago teacher.

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    Black and white street photo capturing intimate moment of two people with a bike in Chicago public transit.

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    Man in a suit standing on a Chicago street at night, capturing intimate street photos of the city’s soul.

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    Black and white street photo capturing Chicago's soul with a woman on a train and a bike in an intimate urban moment.

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    1 year ago

    (from Bolivia) WOW ! You can take your bike with you on the Subway ??

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    Young passengers on a Chicago bus in an intimate street photo capturing the city’s everyday life and soul.

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    Three young men in military-style hats inside a train, part of intimate street photos capturing Chicago’s soul.

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    Three passengers on a Chicago streetcar captured in an intimate street photo reflecting the city’s soul and daily life.

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    Man in a hooded jacket at a Chicago train station platform, capturing intimate street moment in urban setting.

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    1 year ago

    We never know what others are dealing with.

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    Two women with curly hair on a Chicago street, one reading a book, capturing intimate street photos of the city’s soul

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    Black and white intimate street photo of a thoughtful man on public transit, capturing Chicago’s street life and urban soul.

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    Young couple wearing masks sharing an intimate moment on a Chicago street, capturing the city’s soul through photography.

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    Feels like a cutscene in a video game to me

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    Group of young people sitting on a bench in Chicago street, an intimate street photo capturing the city’s soul at night.

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    Two women sitting on a bench on a city street, part of intimate Chicago street photos capturing the city's soul.

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    Black and white street photo in Chicago with shadow of a person and urban architecture reflecting the city’s soul.

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    Man wearing sunglasses seated inside a train, reflecting in the window, capturing Chicago street life and city soul.

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    Man riding Chicago subway, captured in intimate street photo showcasing the city's everyday soul and atmosphere.

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    Black and white Chicago street photo showing a mother and child at a train station, capturing the city’s soul and everyday life.

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    Man wearing winter hat sitting alone on Chicago street train, a moment from intimate street photos capturing the city’s soul.

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    Man and woman facing each other on a Chicago subway, part of intimate street photos capturing the city's soul at night.

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    Passengers sitting on a city train captured in intimate street photos showcasing Chicago’s urban life and soul.

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    Woman wearing a mask on Chicago train, captured in intimate street photo reflecting the city’s soul and everyday moments.

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    Two individuals stand near an industrial building at night in a Chicago street photo capturing the city’s soul.

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