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Ok, this isn't a photograph of an outdoor activity so I suppose I'm kind of breaking the rules here but I really feel that the message behind this stunner by Chris Gehlen fully encompasses Unplugged's ethos... and how I am currently feeling about my own electronic existence. Also, I'm aware that this image has already been chosen as the 'Vancouver is Awesome' photo of the day but it hadn't been chosen by me before so here it is again... Chris talks about our constant connection to each other and our machines and how it takes Only a Moment to unplug, look up and take in the real world that surrounds us in awseome, all the time and often without us even realizing it. Obviously, this is a technically beautiful photograph (I recommend looking at it 'large') but it's the combination of Chris recongnizing an opportunity, visualising an image, allowing himself to follow that train of thought and taking the time to execute his vision that elevates this from being a really cool shot to a meaningful artwork. Thanks for this Chris. There was a lot of amazing photography in the pool this week folks, please keep posting and spreading the word about the Unplugged Flickr Pick. I promise to follow the rules next week and pick a photograph that relates more directly to the outdoors! |
If you'd like to see your outdoor photos featured at VIA, submit them to our V.I.A. UNPLUGGED Flickr pool.
UNPLUGGED is a state of mind.
It’s that point in your consciousness where you can feel at one with nature, escaping the trappings of the day-to-day to an almost dream-like place where nothing else seems to exist besides you and your natural surroundings. It is our opinion here at VIA that Vancouver holds a unique place in the civilized world in that reaching this state often requires no more effort than simply pulling off to the side of the road, pocketing your keys and taking a few steps into the forest
