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Hold the phone: How we interact with our mobile phones and each other
Photographer Eric Pickersgill and his wife, Angie, pose without their cell phones in bed. Eric's photo series "Removed" explores how people focus on our phones even while in the presence of others, often to our social and physical detriment. He asks his subjects to pose with their phones and then slip them from their hands for a photo.
Eric Pickersgill
A family is gathered around the kitchen table but distracted from one another by invisible mobile devices. "I'm hoping there are going to be some families that see this work and they put a basket by the door and the phones go in it before they all sit down to dinner," Pickersgill said.
Eric Pickersgill
Maybe this newly married couple was hyphenating their names on Facebook when Pickersgill asked to take their photo?
Eric Pickersgill
This photo, titled "Ashley's neighbors," shows a group of women gathered for what could be a good neighborhood gossip session. All have their heads down in devices.
Eric Pickersgill
Boys gather on the sofa to play with their hand-held devices.
Eric Pickersgill
A little couples' scrolling is standard in any modern relationship.
Eric Pickersgill
Multitasking with the phone in one hand while completing another project is a familiar position for many.
Eric Pickersgill
Two people, one device. It's one way to get cozy.
Eric Pickersgill
A quick scroll through the email while watching the kids play is a daily occurrence for parents.
Eric Pickersgill
Even while surrounded by natural beauty, our phones are often at arm's reach. That water is totally Instagramable, right?
Eric Pickersgill
Two guys take a little scroll break. Pickersgill said his subjects are drawn in by the opportunity to "perform" for the camera, posing with the phone and then without
Eric Pickersgill
Who doesn't wake up with a mug of coffee and the morning news alerts on their phone?
Eric Pickersgill
Let's hope she's parked.
Eric Pickersgill
It doesn't matter how old we are, everyone is enthralled by kitten gifs (hypothetically).
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"We could be best friends, but you're playing (Angry Birds)," said nobody.