Social Undistancing
We have to be six feet apart in space but so far there are no rules on time.
The photograph titled "Social Undistancing" captures a candid street scene from an elevated viewpoint. The composition reveals a busy pavement where pedestrians stroll, their varied attire suggesting the layers of human stories coexisting. Parallel to the pedestrians, a street hosts vehicles gliding along, interspersed with cyclists, adding a dynamic flow to the image. The focal point seems unanchored, evoking an everyday tapestry of life's unscripted moments. The small slices of red foliage peeping from the edges add a subtle touch of natural contrast to the urban landscape. The image is bustling yet serene, an intersection of motion and stillness, people and machines, all cohabiting a single frame.
The photograph embraces an overhead angle that imparts a sense of surveillance, a reminder of the connected yet disjointed nature of urban life. The composition follows a horizontal alignment that harmonizes with the planes of the street, creating layers of interest from foreground sidewalk to background architecture. This perspective works well to encapsulate the title's theme—people moving closer, despite societal constraints. The symmetry between the moving vehicles and pedestrians underscores the undercurrent of constant human momentum. However, the presence of utility poles in the middle can act as visual barriers, somewhat interrupting the fluidity and unity of the scene. While the photograph effectively captures the essence of communal bustle, a slight adjustment in angle or depth of field might streamline the viewing experience by minimizing such distractions. Overall, the image cleverly encapsulates urban life's choreography, inviting the viewer into a world that is ever-evolving yet comfortingly familiar.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Social Undistancing #photo #coronavirus Composite photograph of many people and cars walking past my house during the Coronavirus lockdown. )
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