My latest photograph encapsulates the social paradox. It portrays an individual engrossed in their phone, lost in the endless scroll of social media. They are unaware of their immediate surroundings, which include potentially dangerous train tracks. These tracks symbolize the precarious situation of our supposed "connectedness." Train tracks, like social media, have the potential to connect us, taking us to places and people far away. But stepping onto the train — making real connections — is a conscious choice we must make.

The following photo is a black-and-white portrait of a girl, sitting dejectedly on the beach. She is huddled up, looking defeated, with her forehead resting on her arms and her head bowed. The girl is unrecognizable, reflecting the tendency to hide struggles from the outside world.