Photo of the day – Bdeshi Photography

Sense of silence

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:53:40 +0000

Nighthawks When I first saw the Nighthawks painting a few days ago, I was taken aback by how Edward Hoppe managed to capture a sense of silence. This painting raises so many questions. What are these people doing so late into the night, do they know each other (e.g couples/friends or even strangers) etc. The painting captures a feeling of loneliness and isolation that matches Hopper’s description of it as “literally an illustration of loneliness.” Edward Hoppe, American, 1882–1967

Photo of the day

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:16:12 +0000

Experiment. By the time I went out today after work, it was already dark.

Tuesday 9th Feb 2021

Snow

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:16:16 +0000

Morning walks. Working from home from a small study can be isolating, but today I enjoyed watching the snow falling while preparing for online meetings.

Monday 8th February 2021

Ephemeral Beauty

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:31:19 +0000

Ephemeral Beauty. Today’s photo was sent by the young guest contributor (Jenny) during her early morning lockdown run. It is remarkable how fog can transform a landscape into something magical!

Support physical store

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:28:42 +0000

Working from home. My decade-old office chair finally broke, which was not even comfortable. My decision to purchase the IKEA chair at that time, I suspect, was based on aesthetic and not comfort, a foolish decision in hindsight! Finding an office furniture supplier open during the third lockdown has been a nightmare – since most of them were closed.

Many of the online suppliers were running low on stock or did not have the chair in stock that met my requirements (i.e Inflatable lumbar support).

I was surprised to find http://docklandsfurniture.co.uk/ open. After speaking t the owner of the shop he understood my requirements and sent a few pictures immediately. Despite passing the closing time the owner kept the shop open for me to collect the chair Truly, wonderful old fashion customer service – that the online world lacks!

Victoria Park

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:22:37 +0000

Drive-by. Today’s photos were sent by a guest contributor from London Borough of Tower Hamlet (LBTH). Despite the lockdown, open public space like the Victoria Park remains important to the local residents. LBTH is one of the most densely populated inner city boroughs in London with many high rise buildings with a few private gardens. It’s a vital space for the residents during the lockdown. Let’s hope everyone visiting the park is keeping a safe distance.

Both photos were taken on Sunday 17th January.

Evening strolls

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:37:49 +0000

Mask. I suppose many residents are self-isolating inside the flats. Deprived of natural views and light.

Unplanned travel

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:59:52 +0000

Osmani Nagar. Today’s photographs was sent by guest contributor, Bokth G, found himself in Bangladesh during the lockdown.

Lockdown Walk

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:58:58 +0000

Lockdown Walk. “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.”

Feeling nostalgic

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:09:52 +0000

Mass Communication. Feeling nostalgic seeing one of these phone poles. Once these poles were used to carry voice calls. Today it is used as vital infrastructure for the digital age, making it possible for millions of people to work from home during the lockdown. I suspect these will soon get replaced like the red phone …

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