Solitary Figures Beneath Portland's Watchful Wings

Against the Pearl District's vibrant street art, three figures maintain natural distances along a sun-dappled sidewalk, unknowingly embodying social distancing before the concept entered our collective consciousness. A magnificent owl mural with outstretched wings dominates the brick wall, its piercing gaze overseeing the scene as golden hour light bathes the urban canvas. Two women stand apart examining the artwork while a third figure retreats into shadow, creating an unintentional tableau of personal space and solitary contemplation.

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Caption

Visitors naturally space themselves while admiring street art in Portland's Pearl District, inadvertently practicing social distancing in this pre-pandemic scene.

Description

Against the Pearl District's vibrant street art, three figures maintain natural distances along a sun-dappled sidewalk, unknowingly embodying social distancing before the concept entered our collective consciousness. A magnificent owl mural with outstretched wings dominates the brick wall, its piercing gaze overseeing the scene as golden hour light bathes the urban canvas. Two women stand apart examining the artwork while a third figure retreats into shadow, creating an unintentional tableau of personal space and solitary contemplation.

Location

Low Brow Lounge, 1036 Northwest Hoyt Street, Pearl District, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97209, United States

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Subject

Street Art Urban Mural Portland Oregon Social Distancing Pearl District Public Art City Life Street Photography

Keywords

Golden Hour Brick Wall Shadow And Light Owl Artwork Contemporary Art Urban Exploration Sidewalk Photography Personal Space Wing Design Blue Tones Orange Sunset Two People Wall Mural Geometric Patterns Concrete Sidewalk Building Exterior Afternoon Light Street Scene Pedestrian Area

Technical

Camera: X-T3
Lens: Fujifilm Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
Focal length: 55 mm
Aperture: ƒ/5.6
Shutter: 1/400 s
ISO: 160
Resolution: 5418 × 3612 (19.6 MP)
File size: 5.1 MB

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Model release: Not applicable

Property release: Not applicable

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Solitary Figures Beneath Portland's Watchful Wings

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