Many photographers, even eminent photo agencies publish photos of crowded places without people. These are places that are always saturated with street life, but during the pandemic were deserted. First of all, I am (officially) a photojournalist, so I just have to take the same photos, only in my city.
On the streets of Vologda is always lively, but moderately, not like in the capitals. I tried to choose places where there are always people and to take a picture without the presence of a person would be problematic.
Kremlin square. During the day, street trade is developed here and there are always tourists. A shot completely without people would look boring, but the presence of one person instead of a hundred already shows the scale of the event.
The first week of declared quarantine in Russia was surprisingly deserted, but already from the second week there were noticeably more residents on the streets.
The Freedom Square is also empty.
Revolution square.
Such deserted photographs can be taken using a long exposure...or photoshop. For the reliability of the situation, many photographers insert their hand with the clock into the frame. It’s a good move, but somehow it’s not very appropriate for reportage photography.
Now is the most difficult period for street photographers, as the key elements in this genre of photography is man.
It remains to photograph bus stops and supermarkets.
They say that there are already the first fined people in the city. I don’t know if this is legal, but I have a pass for this case. I can freely perform creative tasks anywhere.
Different events, even global ones, are always interesting for a reporting photographer. But now I want to return the way of life familiar to everyone...
Let's see what will happen next. The main thing is that everyone is alive and well!