when all the people stay home

The Des Moines metro, like most of the state and country, is missing one of its usual elements: people. With many companies going to remote work due to the coronavirus outbreak, typically busy spots now sit silently. Photographed for the Business Record in March 2020, days after I started working from home.

Locust Street.

Locust Street.

Fifth Avenue skywalk.

Fifth Avenue skywalk.

An empty escalator.

An empty escalator.

Kaleidoscope at the Hub atrium.

Kaleidoscope at the Hub atrium.

City of Des Moines parking garage.

City of Des Moines parking garage.

Scenic Route Bakery.

Scenic Route Bakery.

Grand Avenue.

Grand Avenue.

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center skywalk.

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center skywalk.

La Mie Elevate.

La Mie Elevate.

Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Dick’s Sporting Goods.