Below The Boat

Wood Chart created by the couple Robbie and Kara Johnson from Bellingham, a 'topographic' map of the underwater. Each layers of laser-cut contours are glued together and certain layers are hand-coloured blue to differentiate between land and water.  

quote from belowtheboat webpage :

"The result is stunning. It lifts the surface of the water back like a veil, exposing the often-overlooked, under-explored, awe-inspiring world that lies below. To those familiar with the floor of the ocean or the bed of a lake, it's a beautiful reminder of the deep channels, sharp drop-offs, and mountainous landscapes that are otherwise hidden from view. To the uninitiated, it's wonderfully eye-opening; as though the world has suddenly taken on a fourth dimension. "

I think this is a great idea not just as a nice tangible piece of information but also to allow explorers on boat to know the floor of the water better, especially if exploring to any dangerous spots. Keep up the good work and expand the coverage for the collections, guys !







the creators' favourites (below) :



all images from Below the Boat