Ferry Tales

Photographer

Jonathan Andrew

Category

COVID-19 Related Photography - People

Company

Jonathan Andrew Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2022

Country / Region:

Netherlands

On 1st June 2020 it became mandatory to wear face masks on all forms of public transport in The Netherlands. Shortly hereafter I began taking portraits of my fellow passengers on the ferries operating behind central station in Amsterdam. The ferries are like 'people catchers' where passengers have a few quiet minutes before departing and carrying on with their busy day. It was the ideal setting to ask random strangers to pose for my camera. I photographed people in summer, autumn and winter exploring themes of mystery, anonymity, identity and humour.