As the human animal (and its machines) go indoors, our companions venture into the streets—funny, beautiful, sociable (and scary too)

The ubiquity of cameras captures what happens when humans and their cars evacuate their own streets, under quarantine from Coronavirus. A global phenomenon from Welsh valleys to Thai town squares. (Note - mobile browsers may not render some of these pics, but click on text to see images. They’re fine on laptops (Mac/PC).

Center of Sirmione, Italy, during the lockdown

Center of Sirmione, Italy, during the lockdown

LA from a window, courtesy of Sabra Williams

LA from a window, courtesy of Sabra Williams