20 Images Of 2020
Documenting the Pandemic
Taken April 17, 2020- not the toilet paper section of the store, but the pasta shelves.
Teddy bears appear in windows and all kinds of different places. Children and adults can go around spotting them as something to do during the pandemic.
My socially distanced neighbors are doing what they can do during this time, getting outside for a walk.
The computer is essential for spending time with family and friends in April.
Masks are essential and can be a fashion accessory or make a statement.
Sharon PD does their part in helping kids cope by offering bicycle safety programs.
Bar Mitzvahs and other family celebrations are very small and like this one, are held outdoors with most guests attending via Zoom.
Haircuts are not available until later in the year. Everyone gets a little shaggy or they learn how to do it themselves.
My church, Hope Church, moves its services outside to a member's home, when we are able to meet in person again.
We move back inside in the fall but also stream online. Attendance is sparse in person.
Restaurants have to adapt and many are open only for takeout and delivery. Sadly, many close down completely.
Sharon High School's graduation is very different. Cars line up at the train station in a "car parade" to drive to the high school to graduate one at a time and drive on.
Marlene Chused retires as town clerk with another car parade wishing he well. No retirement party could be held.
School is online and my son-in-law and grandson are guest speakers for an online session with an elementary class.
The train station is empty. On this evening, the train stopped and no one got on or off.
This is my neighborhood after a fall wind storm. We live very close to the train station. Normally with the high level of traffic coming to and from the train station, these leaves would have been blown aside, but they blanked the road all day until the wind started up again.
Because the streets were so empty, it was easy for me to set up some long exposure shots in in May. Very few cars were out.
There was no trick-or- treating, but there was a very imaginative and well done "trunk-or treat" event organized by the town Rec. Department. Families stayed in their cars and drove though the displays made by various groups or individuals They collected a bag of treats at the end.
I know you we are all still experiencing the pandemic, but I felt compelled to do this blog post to be able to look back at it in the future. Photography is so important for documenting life.
I know you we are all still experiencing the pandemic, but I felt compelled to do this blog post to be able to look back at it in the future. Photography is so important for documenting life.
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