A woman sits alone in Lafayette Park. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A man exercises at Lafayette Park. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A sign at an entrance to Lafayette Park reminds visitors to stay six feet apart. Photo by Molly Oleson.
Annica the cat sits on her owner’s lap at Lafayette Park. Photo by Molly Oleson.
Many blinds were drawn at this building in Pacific Heights. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A woman working for the postal service crosses Jackson Street. Photo by Molly Oleson.
There is something beautiful about the repetition of windows with shades and blinds drawn. Photo by Molly Oleson.
Social distancing at its best: Sailing on San Francisco Bay. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A man in a surgical mask and gloves walks past a shuttered Palmer’s Tavern on Fillmore Street. Photo by Molly Oleson.
Two people wait for the bus on Fillmore Street. Photo by Molly Oleson.
This man was installing boards on the windows of businesses along Fillmore Street. Photo by Molly Oleson.
The marquee is empty at the historic Clay Theatre on Fillmore Street. Photo by Molly Oleson.
The reflection of a medical professional can be seen in the curtained windows of the Clay Theatre. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A restaurant across from the Clay Theatre notifies customers that it’s only open for takeout. Photo by Molly Oleson.
Flowers line the boarded up Veronica Beard boutique. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A man working for Pepperidge Farm said that he’s been putting in 14-hour days. “What’s your favorite kind of cookie?” he asked. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A man sits in the sun at a boarded up restaurant on Fillmore Street. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A small dog awaits to-go customers at Ten-Ichi on Fillmore Street. Photo by Molly Oleson.
Wine Jar leaves a note about the governor’s orders. Photo by Molly Oleson.
The playground was empty at Alta Plaza Park. Photo by Molly Oleson.
A woman admires the city from a hill in Alta Plaza Park. Photo by Molly Oleson.

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Molly is a multimedia journalist, editor, photographer and illustrator. She has contributed to dozens of publications, and most recently, served as Editor of the Pacific Sun. To view more of her work, visit mollyoleson.com.

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  2. Some of these are really good pictures in my opinion! #6, #12 and #13 are really standing out in the set. #6 is a nice classic example of pattern and texture while #12 and #13 are really nice and playful with the use of reflections and they are all framed really well!

    These would look good with some extra grain in it too, I have a friend who still shoots film a lot and your style reminds me of theirs.

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