The new normal by Mairéad

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23-Feb-2021

The new normal

An everyday street scene in the time of coronavirus.
Amazing how in the course of a year, we have got used to
wearing masks and social distancing.
I didn't, however, take a photo of the three maskless men having a chat
in a bakery while the staff wore their masks on their chins.
I also didn't buy any pastries.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
1/200s f/3.5 at 32.0mm iso640 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	23-Feb-2021 15:29:40
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Model	E-M5MarkII
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	32 mm
Exposure Time	1/200 sec
Aperture	f/3.5
ISO Equivalent	640
Exposure Bias	0.00
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
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Doug Cruden		28-Feb-2021 16:36
Great bit of street photography, so well suited to B&W. Totally agree with your narrative as well

Alan K		24-Feb-2021 06:56
Masks aren't really required down here any longer except on public transport (and even there there has been a noticeable drop-off in the compliance rate), but since our 7 day average new case load is hovering between 5 and 7 cases per day across the entire country we can get away with that. The black and white suits the subject well here.

larose forest photos		24-Feb-2021 02:23
Love this in mono, despite the modern masks, a vintage feel. And definitely a sign of the times, as is, unfortunately, the description of the other less careful folk. V

LynnH		23-Feb-2021 23:43
I really like the composition in this. A good reporting on this sign of the times. We have some who disregard the mask orders too. Not many... but they are out there. Sabotaging things. :( V

Helen Betts		23-Feb-2021 22:33
Great capture of what is definitely the new normal. I was just thinking the same thing when out with Sahraa for a walk -- pretty much everybody around here wears masks and goes out of their way on sidewalks to social distance, with a few exceptions, of course (who I hope hear what I call them under my breath ;-)). V.

laine		23-Feb-2021 22:31
Some are wise other are not...your one of the wise. Great street shot. V

globalgadabout		23-Feb-2021 22:06
certainly the current reality...it's a good thing humans are so adaptable...agreed it's best to avoid pastries, and barber shops too!!...excellent capture full of an array of details. and tasty tones..

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