Saturday, 16 Nov 2024

Incredible pics reveal what coronavirus lockdown looks like around the world in #StayHome photo contest – The Sun

THESE incredible pictures show what the coronavirus lockdown has looked like around the world.

They are all entries in the #StayHome global photography competition that aims to give glimpse of what life has been like since Covid -19 struck.





Over 95 countries have imposed restrictions on their citizens to tackle the disease since it emerged in China at the end of last year.

In response to finding themselves in lockdown, people have been picking up their cameras and taking pictures of their new lives.

Photography app Agora has now launched the #StayHome inviting photographers from all over the world to share their unique points of view on the situation.

It’s also aimed at helping them to maintain their photography habits during isolation as well as to inspire and encourage others to stay positive and move forward.

Entries so far have come in from far and wide including Kenya, Russia, Indonesia and the USA.

They show people still managing to smile and take things in their stride as well as ones that where loneliness is clearly visible.

Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO and Co-Founder said: “Thousands of photographers who have participated in #StayHome to give their point of view on the confinement and to share a message of hope to humanity through their photographs.

"While we are all enduring similar circumstances, these photos demonstrate that each home is different and each point of view is unique. Together we are stronger.”

The #StayHome winning photo will be revealed on Wednesday 27th May and will win the top prize of $1,000 (£800)

The results will be revealed through the app but also via Agora's Instagram page.

 


















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