pkok art

The first COVID-19 case in Turkey was diagnosed on March 11, 2020. By March 16, places of worship were closed to curb the virus’s spread, a shock to the community. As conditions improved, mosques reopened under strict hygiene and social distancing rules, with municipal teams disinfecting public spaces.
I captured this photo on May 28, 2020, before first Friday prayer in new normal. The emptiness in the mosque was profound, symbolizing the loneliness and resilience of humanity during those dark times. The scene, with its solar system-like lamps and a lone person sanitizing, felt like an ode to the sacrifices and bravery of frontline workers who prioritized others' safety over their own.
Awards & Recognition:
•⁠ ⁠With this photo, I was selected as the best Reportage Photographer in 35 Photo Awards in 2020.
•⁠ ⁠This photo was also the winner of IPA (International Photography Awards) in 2020.
•⁠ ⁠Published in the Photobook "The Year Time Stopped", by Harper & Collins (2022

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