A lone white sedan crosses the eerily deserted intersection of West Burnside Street in Portland's Pearl District, capturing the profound stillness of the early COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The iconic Powell's Books storefront dominates the right side of the frame, its familiar red and gold signage a stark contrast to the vacant sidewalks that would normally bustle with literary enthusiasts. Overcast skies mirror the somber mood of this historic moment, while modern high-rise towers loom in the background, silent witnesses to the city's sudden pause.

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Empty Burnside Street During COVID Lockdown

West Burnside Street sits nearly vacant during the COVID-19 lockdown, with Powell's City of Books and the Pearl District's urban landscape captured in an unprecedented moment of stillness.

A lone white sedan crosses the eerily deserted intersection of West Burnside Street in Portland's Pearl District, capturing the profound stillness of the early COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The iconic Powell's Books storefront dominates the right side of the frame, its familiar red and gold signage a stark contrast to the vacant sidewalks that would normally bustle with literary enthusiasts. Overcast skies mirror the somber mood of this historic moment, while modern high-rise towers loom in the background, silent witnesses to the city's sudden pause.

Powell's City of Books, 1005 West Burnside Street, The Brewery Blocks, Pearl District, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97209, United States

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Portland Covid-19 Lockdown Burnside Street Powell's Books Empty Streets Pearl District Urban Isolation Pandemic Impact

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White Sedan Overcast Sky Traffic Light Deserted Sidewalks Modern Buildings High-Rise Towers Red Storefront Yellow Signage Street Intersection City Center Quiet Atmosphere Gray Clouds Green Trees Wide Street Vacant Downtown

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Camera: GFX 100
Lens: Fujifilm Fujinon GF23mm F4 R LM WR
Focal length: 23mm
Aperture: f/20
Shutter: 1/125s
ISO: 500
Resolution: 11390 × 6407 (73.0 MP)
File size: 14 MB

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