Head down society We live in a heads down society where people frequently cross streets, walk on beaches or drive while fixated on their cell phones. This behavior is often rude, if not, dangerous. I chose this photo to capture the act of ignoring our surroundings in favor of reading a text message. When I took this shot, I assumed the person was looking at the sunset at Cannon Beach in Oregon. But after I enlarged and lightened it, I realized she was on her cell phone, her back to a magnificent sky. And I did not take this photo with my cell phone.

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No-Madder Nomadder

August 31, 2018

If my cell phone is with me at all, I often forget it entirely, it is solely for the purpose of taking pictures. I would love to say magnificent pictures, however, once I look at them they are usually pale in comparison to the live view.

Your picture is gorgeous and the perspective is right on. This is our new reality.

Donna

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1. 67steffen
  
  August 31, 2018
  
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Tom’s Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog

August 31, 2018

Yes! I saw someone crossing the street, a couple of days ago, and they were cell-phone-staring! Seems like everyone’s head is down! Soon they will implant chips in people’s so-called brains and they can be even more digitally robotic!

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David P.

September 1, 2018

Cell phones have become an appendage. I see this all the time — people buried in their phone, walking through life like a zombie.

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