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Andy Braun is no stranger to watching history unfold from behind the lens of his camera. Despite his youthful 29 years, Braun has already found himself in a number of tense situations, standing at the crossroads of broad societal shifts. So when he got the opportunity to spend five days in Wuhan, photographing the tail end of the Hubei capital's long and arduous lockdown, he quickly boarded a train in Shanghai and set out for the now-infamous city.
A man leisurely walks along Wuhan's waterfront
What kind of stuff did you photograph, and was it easy to get people to participate?
Rain falls on a masked statue in Wuhan
What's the mood like?
This boy seems more than happy to engage with Braun, an American
Did you experience anything that you don't think has been portrayed/talked about in the general media?
Making the most of warm weather and loosening restrictions along the waterfront
Do any especially sad/joyful/weird/exciting moments stand out to you?
A man and his son enjoy the bright lights of a clear Wuhan night
This worker's PPE protects against COVID-19 and inclement weather
Nourishing body and soul with good food, friends, and family
All construction in Wuhan was shut down, leaving much of the city's beautification efforts in tatters
Two bartender/baristas measure out the perfect coffee liqueur shots
Free from lockdown, a woman admires a wedding dress in a Wuhan bridal shop
Compared to some subway cars in Beijing, this train looks packed
For many people, the first order of business post-lockdown is a nice meal outside
The beauty and strength of Wuhan is truly a reflection of its people
Warm weather the easing of restrictions make for a perfect day at the park
To check out more of Braun's work, follow him on Instagram @braunosaurus.
READ: In Photos: Alicia Lu Lin Captures the Quiet Moments of a Capital in Quarantine
Images courtesy of Andy Braun
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