Fresh Air When There's None Left

The images are pictures of nature and the outdoors, the water is running and the grass is swaying in the wind. The images are all things that I have personally taken while on hikes and backpacking trips during lockdown and the COVID pandemic.

In these images there are no people at all to be seen. This shows how quiet and nature is and how it differs from the world and the chaos going on during Covid-19.

I chose these photos because during times that were very hard for many and still are, it shows that there is still peace and tranquility. These pictures show that the world is still beautiful and that there is so much beauty in the world. Even when it may not seem like everything is okay, going into nature and just experiencing fresh air, the plants, and the wildlife, to me it makes everything seem okay. Nature helps me forget about the world for a little bit and all the stressors that come along with it. It helps me feel calm and safe.

I myself took all of these photos that are being used for the archive contribution.

Connor McCarthy

Springfield College

Connor McCarthy

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