State Of Flux - Covid-19 Consciousness

Wherever I was during the pandemic I could feel people's uncertainty and apprehension about what was happening and what might yet happen. The anxiety was palpable and it was almost as if I could perceive in the atmosphere. Looking at New York City's familiar skyline in the spring, it was as if these collective feelings of uncertainty were emanating from the city itself. It was like the certainties about life we had faith in, our architecture of beliefs, could come undone. Later in the year, though better informed about what the pandemic actually was, this atmospheric condition persisted. The familiar landscapes and activities of summer and fall in Massachusetts were also filtered through it. I expect this condition will continue for a while. These photographers are visual interpretations of my experience.

  • State Of Flux, The View Downtown, New York City

    State Of Flux, The View Downtown, New York City

    New York City skyline seen through my Covid consciousness mind set.

  • State Of Flux, Midtown, New York City Skyline

    State Of Flux, Midtown, New York City Skyline

    New York City skyline seen through my Covid consciousness.

  • State Of Flux, Tremors 1, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    State Of Flux, Tremors 1, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    This normally busy Hudson River crossing shore with heavy traffic most days. During the early days of the pandemic, traffic slowed to a trickle yet the bridge seems to reflect the state of flux most people were in at that time.

  • State Of Flux, Tremors 1, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    State Of Flux, Tremors 1, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    My black and white version of Tremors 1.

  • State Of Flux, Tremors 2, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    State Of Flux, Tremors 2, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    This normally busy Hudson River crossing shore with heavy traffic most days. During the early days of the pandemic, traffic slowed to a trickle yet the bridge seems to reflect the state of flux most people were in at that time.

  • StateOfFlux, Tremors 3, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    StateOfFlux, Tremors 3, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    This normally busy Hudson River crossing shore with heavy traffic most days. During the early days of the pandemic, traffic slowed to a trickle yet the bridge seems to reflect the state of flux most people were in at that time.

  • State Of Flux, Suspended, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    State Of Flux, Suspended, George Washington Bridge, NYC

    This is how I felt, Suspended between what was before and the uncertainty of what was unfolding with Covid-19. I imagine those traveling across the bridge had, to some degree, the same feeling.

  • State Of Flux, Nobska Light 1, Falmouth, MA

    State Of Flux, Nobska Light 1, Falmouth, MA

    Like the other photographs in this portfolio, the subject is seen through my Covid consciousness

  • State Of Flux, Harbor View, Martha's Vineyard

    State Of Flux, Harbor View, Martha's Vineyard

    Covid consciousness view of the Vineyard Haven Harbor.

  • State  Of  Flux, Norton Point, Martha's Vineyard

    State Of Flux, Norton Point, Martha's Vineyard

    In my Covid consciousness frame of mind, things just didn't seem to stay fixed! Familiar routines were now suspended. Social reality was somehow precarious, so why not the visual world? One of my favorite place on Martha's Vineyard was now subject to my exploration of this notion.

  • State Of Flux, Makonikey Head, Martha's Vineyard

    State Of Flux, Makonikey Head, Martha's Vineyard

    In my Covid consciousness frame of mind, things just didn't seem to stay fixed! Familiar routines were now suspended. Social reality was somehow precarious, so why not the visual world? One of my favorite place on Martha's Vineyard was now subject to my exploration of this notion.

  • State Of Flux, Social Distance, Martha's Vineyard

    State Of Flux, Social Distance, Martha's Vineyard

    So strange! For most of us, social distancing has been a default behavior this year. This couple setting up on the beach in Edgartown, were undecided about where to sit.

  • State Of Flux, Family Play 2, Martha's Vineyard

    State Of Flux, Family Play 2, Martha's Vineyard

    What a strange life for parents! Nothing normal about going to the beach this year. Negotiating social distancing and beach capacity restrictions was challenging, but more significant were their consequences for children's natural desire for social interaction.

  • State Of Flux, Sunset Ghost 1, Martha's Vineyard

    State Of Flux, Sunset Ghost 1, Martha's Vineyard

    Photographing sunset at the beach is routine, except this pandemic year. A hand-held long exposure captured an eerie moment.

  • State Of Flux, Hoft Farm, Martha's Vineyard

    State Of Flux, Hoft Farm, Martha's Vineyard

    A favorite barn to photograph succumbed to my Covid state of mind as was transformed.

  • State Of Flux, The Ag Hall 1, Martha's Vineyard

    State Of Flux, The Ag Hall 1, Martha's Vineyard

    Nothing was normal this summer! The major event of the normally busiest week of August, The Agricultural Fair, was cancelled. All I could do, as did others was drive by and reside in the hazy memories conjured by the vision of the main exhibition hall.