Wave 2
Here in Chicago, many of us are staying at home, working from home, or self quarantining. While I’m definitely an INTJ personality and can spend days without any other human contact, my creativity makes me restless should I not be able to exercise it.
Creativity can not rest nor can a photographer escape his nature. I went out to see some of the normally busy locations in Chicago. No, I did not come in contact with anyone, and, no, I did not put anyone at risk (or myself) but avoided transportation and groups of people—there were only a handful of people out.
I was supposed to be in California for a few months and was excited about the prospects of Geometry continuing in a different city but, for the time being, I’m still here in Chicago. There are more images to come of the lonely Chicago Loop but wanted to inspire those who are at home—don’t let the crisis stifle your creativity.
Pick up a new hobby. Refine one that you already love. A photographer can do so much inside. If you have a speedlight, learn more about it. If you have a macro lens, take photos of everything small in your home. I am not recommending heading outside, especially those in lockdown areas as that could get your in legal trouble, but the time I did go outside, I added to my Geometry series with Wave 2.
My next goal will take me through some more macro photography and revisit a couple of project from last year.
Stay creative, friends!