This phantom limb is used as a way of signaling busyness and unapproachability to strangers while existing as an addictive force that promotes the splitting of attention between those who are physically with you and those who are not. – Eric Pickersgill
I know that I need to create some tech boundaries. I spend way too much time attached to my phone or my iPad that I think it has an impact on my life (i.e. I don’t switch off, I’m answering work emails late at night, I don’t properly engage with people and things around me). And if we’re honest, a lot of us are the same. In fact, it’s a major problem.
This piece of work by Eric Pickersgrill has hit home for me – in fact, read the inspiration for his work here. He took a series of photographs and then removed personal devices from images. As a society, we’re more engrossed in screen time than real time.
Do you spend too much time glued to your iphone? Or have you found the perfect balance?
Such powerful images and I did wonder where the iPhones and gaming devices were x
I am terrible with tech these days, it goes everywhere with me. There are some situations where I agree, tech should not be used. The email/message/comment can wait.
This is great!! I find it especially hard to switch off from social media as a blogger – I feel like we need to be on it all the time :/
This is so true to life, I often find myself glued to the screen when in fact I should probably be doing something entirely different x
I feel guilty now lol. I used to be terrible, but when I’m out with my son my phone stays in my bag unless I’m taking a snap. I have to consciously make sure I don’t use my phone all the time, but it is hard as a blogger.
We alllll do it xxxx
Powerful images but I do wonder if we obsess too much over our use of tech.
These pictures are amazing. We could all do with some separation from our phones. I’m so bad for it!
Kirsty x
Oh wow those photos really do make you think don’t they. I think it’s scary some days when I wonder how much time I spend on my phone. I really need to start with limits I think – it’s just too easy to pick it up
I saw this somewhere earlier – I think perhaps it popped up on Facebook – we are so attached these days. x
Do you read Swiss miss? I know she posted it too x
I love this collection a lot! It is a subject I am keen on exploring more on my own blog. Would you mind me sharing this post?
Of course not x
I am so attached to my tech gadget especially my Blackberry.
How stunning are these photos ( in a morbid sense of course) and I agree I spend far too much time on my phone. It is like I can’t live without social media for a second. The weekends are more relaxed but during the week I am on it constantly checking for updates.
These photos are certainly very thought provoking – I try to keep a balance between online and ‘real’ life!
These pictures are eye opening! It is amazing how true these images are for so many couples and families today. I know I fall victim to these situations myself sometimes. They have opened my eyes and made me more aware that I am missing out on life around me because I am on my phone.
http://www.justamilitaryfamily.com
I am extremely guilty for spending a lot of time on my iPhone and over the past few days I’ve been trying to make a conscience effort to use it last during the day. It’s just far to easy to grab it and have little look, before you know it you’ve been on it half an hour.x
Ohhhh, I saw this on Bored Panda – quite illuminating (and frightening) isn’t it? Really does make you think. x
Wonderful photographs. I spend way too much time on my iPhone, but I can’t stop it. I am constantly glued to it at work, when I am out with friends… Yes, I am embarrased to say I even check mails when I am cuddling in bed with my loved one. I am trying to be better and even to be a few hours without it.
They are fascinating shots, its mad how attached we are to technology nowadays