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A series of images documenting Inverness on lockdown from Covid-19.

Whilst taking my daily exercise, and living close to the city centre, I walked the streets of the Highland capital.

The first night after the bars and restaurants closed, the impact of Coronavirus was immediate. What would have been another Saturday night with busy pubs and crowds moving about had been replaced by empty streets and the hum from buildings and the buzz of electric lighting.

Over the next few weeks some businesses boarded their windows and discarded blue gloves stood out against the grey as people adapted to an evolving narrative.

Over time the closed shops and deserted streets became normal; nuances became less apparent, except for a change in the season bringing less hours of darkness.

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Until Further Notice. The first Saturday night after lockdown and some bars test to see if they can offer take aways. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. First Saturday after lockdown and businesses are forced to close. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. First Saturday after lockdown, fast food takeaways are allowed to remain open but there are no customers. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. First Saturday after lockdown, the usual noise of a Saturday night is replaced by empty streets and buzzing sound from electric lighting. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. The first Sunday, churches and places of worship are also forced to close thier doors. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. An information sign that usually displays what's on in Inverness is now empty as all events are cancelled or postponed until further notice. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. A supermarket car park lies all but empty as the first week of Coronavirus lockdown sees people staying away from shops. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. A small shop displays current information and breaking news as Inverness's history is rewritten. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. Some bars take to boarding up their windows, fearing break-ins with stock still inside. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. Windows become messages of hope through the colours of the rainbow. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. A discarded sign protesting against the refugee camps sits ironically next to an old bottle top from Corona beer. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. Inverness's local Youth Hostel is closed with the sign covered up, should any traveller think they're open for business. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. Over the course of several weeks the number of discarded gloves, (accidentally or intentionally) becomes more evident against the evolving narrative around the correct use of PPE for the public. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. The main city, multi-storey, car park is all but empty despite the free charges during the lockdown. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. Local, independant businesses remain closed. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. A McDonalds franchise in the city remains closed. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. Religions look to get their messages across to passers by inferring they have the answers. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. Local lighting company, Limelight, light up Inverness Castle with messages of support to the NHS and its' staff. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. The Baptist Church offers words of hope as they try to get the message that their religion may have the answers for those in need. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. A closed Church of Scotland displays leaflets offering hope beyond the coronavirus. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.
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Until Further Notice. A lost passport photo lies in the street masked by cherry blossom as spring brings about change. Inverness on lockdown. Images documenting the nuances of the city as it's changed over the last several weeks whilst out walking. ©Paul Campbell.

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