Aug 19, 2021 -A sign of our times!

World Photography Day

Even though, by enlarge Covid restrictions are fully released here in Britain, lots of our population are still wary and try to protect themselves in our town centres. This taken in my own town centre of Oldham today. It also shows the enduring love and affection we have for our own species in these days of tragic events around the world caused by pandemic, climate and conflicts.

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Deborah Lundbech, Heidiho, Annalia S., Leo W and 26 other people have particularly liked this photo

44 comments - The latest ones

Peter Castell ^club

A very topical subject Herb it may well become compulsory again

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Thanks Peter. I rather think we will be OK for a bit longer yet but as you say, we don't know what is around the corner. I still wear my mask in these places and all shops etc but I think at my granddaughters 21st birthday meal venue tomorrow night -there will hardly be a mask in sight, even though its a small venue with not so much ventilation.

Keep safe. Herb

2 years ago.

Annaig56 ^club

très belle émotion émane de cette photo, les français sont beaucoup moins sérieux hélas et nous allons tous le payer au prix fort à la rentrée je pense, bonne continuation,

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Annaig56 ^club

Glad you liked this one. Yes, we here have been a bit better at keeping safe with mask and distancing than in some countries I know. We will see how things go.

Keep safe. Herb

2 years ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

Sehr schön unseren derzeitigen Alltag dargestellt.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Stephan Fey ^club

Yes, unfortunately it does show the reality of it.

Keep safe. Herb

2 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A great capture of the current way of the world, Herb.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

I would sooner not have taken it but it tells the story, as you know. I think things are bad in your part of the world now.

Keep safe. Herb

2 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

Bien choisi comme symbole de cette funeste période !!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thank you Dan.

Keep safe. Herb

2 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

The current world we dont need but what we have got , great to see these two still getting on with life no matter what.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

You can say that again Steve. We have to make the best of things.

Keep safe. Herb

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A delightful candid shot Herb................and the location looks very beautiful and well kept!

A very topical image............and perfect for World Photography Day! Stay safe my friend :-)

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks Steve. Yes our town centre has a lot of flowers on display as is normal nowadays. This paints a picture of our daily lives.

Keep safe. Herb

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

I'm sure Steve will be pleased to hear that.....whoever he is? :-)))

2 years ago.

Daniela Brocca ^club

A very nice shot for the World Photography Day. Nice couple.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Daniela Brocca ^club

Glad you approved Daniela.

2 years ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

A good choice Herb. I was looking for something similar at the start of the day but nothing as good as this.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Colin Ashcroft ^club

Hi Colin, I did think about it last night and thought a rather different photo from me was called for. Since I had to go to the town anyway, I took the camera in the hope of something like this.
Keep safe. Herb

2 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

A current message from 2021, Herb.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Unfortunately that is very true Christa.
Keep safe, Herb

2 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Hi Herb great Image as you say A sign of our times.
TOZ

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Something a little different from me here. Glad you approved.
Keep safe, Herb

2 years ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

a great contribute!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Gabi Lombardo ^club

Thank you,
Keep safe, Herb

2 years ago.

HappySnapper

A photo with feeling, good choice for your World Photography day.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Tried to demonstrate today that I could do more than just my landscapes, Maurice. This seemed very appropriate.

Keep safe, Herb

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

good!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thank you.

Keep safe. Herbert

2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Better safe than sorry !!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

You are so right Jaap but it is already being forgotten here.

Keep safe. Herbert

2 years ago.

Weard Bültena

Moin,
ja das ist sehr schön zu sehen. Ich vermute das mit dem Mund/Nasenschutz wird auch bei einigen bleiben. Es gibt viel zu tun um unseren einzigartigen tollen Planeten zu retten. Leider müssen es unsere Nachkommen ausbaden was wir und die Generation vor uns dieser Erde angetan haben.
Weard

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Weard Bültena

Thank you Weard. Yes we still much of this in our town centres but already I see many younger people not bothering. As you say -the world damage is probably all done already.

Keep safe. Herbert

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Very much a picture of our times Herb. It is lovely to see them hand in hand. I don't see many people not wearing masks when I go shopping. Cheers, Rosa.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thanks Rosa. we always wear our mask when in our town or near/in shops but we are seeing more people each week ignoring all that Good to hear that you are playing safe too.

Keep safe. Herbert

2 years ago.

Valfal

A beautiful find and excellent capture! Happy World Photography Day, Herb!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Valfal

Thank you Valfal.

And a belated Happy Photography day to you too. Herbert

2 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

True words there - Herb'... and a very pleasant shot of a typical couple.... have a good weekend and a fine week ahead... keep well - and 'best wishes' too - from > Dj..

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Thanks for this David. Yes, just like Eileen and I as we walk together hand in hand. I was a little sorry that they were not wearing their mask properly but out of a dozen I took on that day this was the best I had.

Keep safe. Herbert

2 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding street capture! Will it ever end? Stay well!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Nice to see you again William. Time will tell but somehow, I doubt it.

Keep safe. Herbert

2 years ago.

raingirl ^club

I appreciate the inclusion from you of how life is being lived right now. Our World Photography Day group would not be complete without it.

This photo shows both the seemingly ever present mask, but also the essential relationship that if one is lucky one has been able to maintain through the past year. Touching from both perspectives.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to raingirl ^club

Raingirl, your comment here re my capture honours me. I wanted to so something a little different for this special group and I also wanted my photo to demonstrate the reality of life in 2021. I am a little surprised that there were not more photos of this photo-journalistic type here but I know that Ipernity attracts a certain blend of photographers of a gentler nature :)

Regards, Herb

2 years ago.

raingirl ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

The lack of more photo-journalistic contributions may be due to the reach of the message about the Club event. Hopefully next year I can start earlier and get more notice out - and current group members can invite their contacts!

2 years ago.

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