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When the city that never sleeps, sleeps

July 8, 2020

It looks like a scene from an apocalyptic movie but it’s been the grim reality for almost 3 months: Wiped out streets and subway stations, boarded up stores and restaurants and an eerie quietness at some of the city’s most crowded places like 5th Avenue, Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge.

The Coronavirus pandemic is a worldwide phenomenon but seeing a bustling metropolis like New York City as a ghost town is something that I’ll probably never forget. Here are some of the moments of our limited trips outside our apartment.

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7 Comments

  • Reply Paleica July 9, 2020 at 2:31 am

    das ist so arg zu sehen. bei uns ist ja quasi schon wieder normalität eingekehrt. obwohl die schon wieder leicht am kippen ist.was für eine zeit die wir grade erleben… die bilder sind sehr bedrückend, aber aus fotografischer sicht auch echt toll.

    • Reply sileas November 17, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Das wars wohl mit Normalität 🙁 Ich hab im Sommer ganz neidisch nach Österreich geblickt und mich schon gewundert wie das funktionieren kann… Tut es wohl doch nicht. Ich hoffe ihr kommt da gut durch!

      • Reply Paleica November 18, 2020 at 1:56 am

        danke meine liebe, ja, das hoffe ich wohl auch. intensivbetten scheinen jetzt in wien am limit zu sein… wie ist es denn bei euch drüben momentan?

  • Reply SueT唐 梦 琇 July 11, 2020 at 1:41 am

    Wow Julia these photos are incredible – firstly so sad that NYC is empty but I must say you have captured the current situation so well. I see the naked cowboy (well still has underpants) is still working at Times Square – ha ha good on him.

    • Reply sileas November 17, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks Sue, it’s been quite a roller coaster! We’re still hoping we can avoid a second lockdown.

  • Reply AngelaCassøe January 1, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    wow! Although it looks really weird from how I imagine NY, it still is a stunning city despite the almost empty roads! And the Brooklyn bridge so beautiful. I cannot wait to go back again soon with my entire family. 🙂

  • Reply equinoxio21 May 30, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    A fantastic account of NY ghost town. (Is the naked cowoy still around? He must be pushing 70 now!) 🤣
    Hope all is well with you.

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