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As a part of her "The Lonely Astronaut" photographic series (started in 2017), I used the empty New York City streets as a futuristic dystopian backdrop to accompany a single lone astronaut during the covid pandemic. Using my friend's 12-year-old daughter, Kiera, in the astronaut suit, I visited otherwise extremely populated areas like Times Square, The Brooklyn Bridge, and Chinatown.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this reminds me of driving through hours of heavy snow and arriving at a motel in Flagstaff.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like your idea of these things-- very ingenious! This one's my favorite.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg i had a good time google Earthing these places since i can't travel.

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