23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The disconnection
Inspired by the traditional American Dream image of the classic outdoor picnic, three friends are completely disconnected from what's happening in front of them, and the lone friend without a virtual headset is left to observe this reality. This photo illustration, “Picnic for One,” reimagines the American Dream through a modern lens, questioning our growing disconnection and dependence on virtual escape.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Syracuse, New York, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5m2 |
| Copyright: | © Shuyang Zhuang |