I have a folder on my computer called "Pandemic London" that has photos from my old phone. I didn't think I would use them, but it turns out some of the photos weren't taken in London. Explore a visual story showcasing our collective experiences during the 2020 pandemic. It was a time when the earth appeared to stop. The Cities Are Soundless exhibition features my phone's photos that capture meaningful moments. It made me reflect on the things I had planned but couldn't do, and how life would never be the same for many people after this.
We lost motivation, sense, lives, and confidence in the economy and ourselves after taking most of these images. For me, it was a bad time and the end of what I’d describe as my golden age. These photos show quiet and empty cities that are usually busy.
They were taken between March 22, 2020 and April 5, 2020, in Swindon, my hometown, and during a trip to London before strict rules were implemented.
(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)
Medium: Landscape Photography
Aperture: 1.8
Focal Length: 2.4mm
Exposure: 1/879
Camera: Vivo S1 Pro Smartphone
Year Created: 2020
