Photo Essay: Life During Covid-19
In Malibu, beaches often dotted with swimmers are empty.
Spyglass recently sent our staffers out to capture images of once-bustling public spaces, grocery stores, and streets that now sit empty as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. While there is a certain sadness in observing major gathering spots that now lie vacant, the time to document the effects of this virus and capture places in their pristine, untouched state is now.
At the center of The Grove in Los Angeles, shoppers and pedestrians are absent from the popular “Dancing Fountain.”
Sunsets in Los Angeles have become more vivid as a result of the decrease in air pollution during Covid-19.
Only a few cars line the streets of Old Pasadena during the “Safer at Home” mandate.
The usually-crowded tables outside the Commons sit vacant during the cancellation of school.
Eggs and dairy products are going quickly at a Trader Joe’s in Altadena.
Shelves of toilet paper and paper towels have been cleared out at a Target in Pasadena.
Shelves of soup have been depleted at a Target in Pasadena.
Shelves of bottled water are often the first to clear out along with other non-perishable goods.
Lois Bascom buys milk while she can at Trader Joe’s. Fresh food and dairy products have been running low at many grocery stores as shoppers try to stock up.
Frozen food is scarce at a Target in Pasadena.
At Trader Joe’s in Altadena, freezers have been emptied out by shoppers.
About the Contributors
Caroline L., Writing Editor
Caroline enters her 4th year in Spyglass as a senior editor. In her free time, she enjoys getting outside and snowboarding or surfing, hiking and painting.
Sophia H., Managing Editor
Sophia is the 2020-2021 Managing Editor of Spyglass and super excited to be taking on the position this year. She’s dedicated to building community,...
