PANDEMIC PORTRAITS – EMPTY HIGHWAYS

"Pandemic Portraits - Empty Highways is a captivating series of images that captures the unprecedented times we all experienced during the COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos. As the city came to a standstill, the bustling highways that are usually filled with cars and the cacophony of honking horns were eerily empty, leaving a haunting silence in their wake.

Photographer, Omotayo Tajudeen expertly captures the deserted highways and bridges of Lagos, highlighting the surreal and unsettling emptiness that the lockdown imposed on the city. The images showcase the stark contrast between the hustle and bustle of Lagos and the sudden stillness that descended upon the city.

Each photograph in the series tells a story of its own, inviting viewers to reflect on the immense impact of the pandemic on our daily lives and the world around us. The images are not just a record of a time and place but a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and the need to adapt and persevere in the face of adversity.

Take a journey through the deserted highways of Lagos and experience the haunting beauty of these pandemic portraits."