This is the continuation of the Social Lens series.
Why 'Social Lens'?
It is called Social, because I am interested in everything related to humanity, how people live and act, what we do consciously and unconsciously, how we effect the world around us and treat one another.
Lens in this context refers to -- wait for it -- the lens of the camera I will be using to take the pictures of what I am seeing (that at least is pretty obvious...), but it also refers to my viewpoint - everything I watch and see is observed through my eyes. There isn't really a way around that of course, and as long as one is aware of that it shouldn't be much of a problem. After all, life is experienced individually and every point of view can add to the greater whole.
Public spaces have changed quite dramatically over the last year, and this the latest snapshot of these spaces.
There are now dozens of testing stations in my town and have seemingly sprung out of nowhere. Although, I do have to add that it is quite ironic that this "nowhere" is often in shops that have been driven to bankruptcy of the very thing that now harbors the centers to detect it. Like in the first picture; it used to be a clothing shop. Might I add sarcastically that in one years time all of our shops and stores might be replaced by testing centers?
Entry to stores may only occur with an appointment as well as a test no older than 24h which hasn't exactly led to a shopping frenzy...
Streets are now often frequented by the local regulatory agency whose job is it to keep order (is that a German thing?) Of course it also means that people will perhaps for the first time know how it feels like when you are being watched. Behavior is being policed. And as you can see in the last pictures people are aware of this. Nonetheless, it seems that the regulators can also sometimes turn a blind eye to the disobedient (it is currently required for people to wear masks in the city center).
Note: If the picture(s) in this post depicts yourself or someone you know and you want it removed, please let me know and I will remove it. As street photography is considered to be an art form in my country it enables artists to publish pictures of people in public places.
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