Before We Explain the World

Photography by Lu Heng

1Leaving the Known

On the Road

Story 2 of 51 · 5 photographs

The road is wide; the vehicles ahead are tiny. Further along this wall, a road draws close to a lake and trees blur past. Looking into the distance gives way to the sensation of passing through.

  1. A straight road runs through dry scrubland towards a low horizon, with one white vehicle.
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    A road across open land

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  1. In a black-and-white overhead view, one small car follows a long road across open land.
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    One car on the road

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  2. A narrow road descends between green slopes to a bright lake and low mountains.
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    A road beside a lake

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  1. Trees blur outwards beside a road, leaving a narrow strip of blue sky.
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    Speed through the trees

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  2. A red vehicle travels along a bridge beneath a low orange sun and rows of lamps.
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    A red vehicle on a bridge beneath an orange sky

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