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I'm photographer Karen Jerzyk, and with my trusty time machine, I have gone exactly 1,000 years into the future to document a human astronaut's return to Earth.

Unfortunately, I’m kidding.

The truth is, I bought an authentic vintage high-altitude space suit a few years ago and have traveled with it for thousands of miles around the world taking photos of different people in it (mostly women).

This series is a combination of my love for exploring and the anxiety I get from being around other people. I've felt extremely lonely the past few years, I’m constantly awkward, and I never really feel like I belong in any given situation (especially social situations).

I sometimes feel like I'm traversing this planet alone, with no one else who understands to share it with. I think at one time or another, we can all relate with The Lonely Astronaut - things in life can get bad, but there's still no denying the beauty and wonder of the world, and we need to push on and keep exploring.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this photo is an allegory for my life. Unfortunately I peeked around the corner so I'm well aware that I'm just staring at a facade.

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you catch 7 of the blue ones, you'll get the Saturn Sigil ♥

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see pictures like these from abandon houses, she just needs to take a walk and sure to find a Wall Mart that is open. LOL

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is one ridiculous looking church. I thought it was part of a nuclear facility, and then I saw the wooden uncomfortable pews. Great photo, though, Karen!

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In opposite to most of the other ones, this picture emanates with quietness and peace. Although, turning the pages must be very hard in these gloves.

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These drapes and wallpaper...wow. Are those from the 50s, 60s? It's amazing how much striking the colors are. Like they are almost new and the sunlight (almost) didn't bleach them at all.

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another one that looks suicidal. I know, he most likely just stopped in the air and was looking on something. Still, I am so sorry that he is all alone. I just want to hug him and tell him, that everything will be alright.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just want to hug them. I feel really bad for them, and I can tell they are lonely. I feel like this is a metaphor for how lonely we feel at times.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waiting for a TV program that will never start... I wonder what is he thinking of? Maybe he is trying to remember how he sat on the sofa with his own family, talking, laughing and watching films?

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This terrifies me. It looks like suicide by hanging. What is even worse, if there would be the last person on the Earth, they'd most likely end this way. It would be more loneliness and lack of company than any people could stand. I feel so sorry for him, even though I know it is only a fictional picture.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are you to have such awsome abandoned places to shoot! 😍

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Umm... you're back on Earth... you can take of the suit and at least the helmet... except when the giant flies are around. You should probably wear two or three suits and two or three helmets when they are.

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