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23-Mar-2020 Marisa

Social distancing...

Gland - Vaud (Switzerland)

Let me start with a disclaimer note.
I had promised to myself to post only relatively accurate pictures in this gallery, avoiding snapshots.
Alas, I didn't fulfil my promise, because this photo is really a badly taken snapshot.
The light was awfully strong and my subjects were not cooperating, this is my only justification.
So, please, consider only the essence, not the form (smile). I'll do better tomorrow, at least I hope so.



We have been asked to respect social distancing and this is one of the few ways we have, at present, to reduce the contagion.
A side of our garden borders our neighbour's courtyard and we had always carelessly walked through that invisible line to have a chat.
Things have changed and now my husband and the neighbour remain each on one's own side, social distancing oblige…
Nevertheless it's always enjoyable to meet, also from distance, to exchange thoughts and encourage each other.
When something creates practical problems to normal communication, as a paradox, it improve its quality, because we feel more engaged, rather than being dragged to a superficial, social conversation, among many people, for whom we don't necessarily care that much.

We take communication for granted because we do it so frequently, but it's actually a complex process.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150
1/320s f/4.0 at 18.2mm iso100 full exif

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carol j. phipps26-Mar-2020 04:45
Splendid story picture and commentary. V
globalgadabout24-Mar-2020 20:09
it is reassuring to share a moment, even at distance...sympathetic image, and the setting offers a telling view of your pleasing surrounds..
Neil Marcus24-Mar-2020 14:27
Snapshots of your quality are always welcome. Their separation is noted and wise. I also find that horizontal vine and the lush growth interesting.
danad24-Mar-2020 09:35
Une belle image reflétant bien la situation actuelle et une belle reflexion sur les relations humaines. V.
Gill Kopy24-Mar-2020 05:00
A picture of the times - and what a lovely garden V
larose forest photos24-Mar-2020 03:13
This perfectly illustrates the new way of communicating in these odd time. V
Jeff Real24-Mar-2020 01:13
I love this because it tells the story so well!
Staying connected through this worrisome time of forced separation.
V
Allan Jay23-Mar-2020 20:01
Perfect.
You served up a compelling composition.
Blandine Mangin23-Mar-2020 18:11
Nous serons tous heureux quand les choses s'arrangeront et que nous pourrons tous nous retrouver, en famille ou entre amis ! jolie scène ! v