"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still." - 365 Project, Day 150

A little while ago I heard a photographer saying that he got used to taking photos with both eyes open, so that he could see more of what was around him when he had his viewfinder to his eye, and it helped him catch more of the action.  (He was talking about shooting wedding, though, I believe, he specialised in photojournalism.)  In any case, this is a peculiar way of taking pictures, though it brings up a point.

Say we spend our time looking around to take picture, but are we missing something?  Life is passing by and we may be looking at a small flower blooming on the sidewalk, or two people holding hands walking on a sunset-lit beach.  Are we catching life or missing a part of it?  Or, perhaps, both?

Pictures!

Frank

His note: 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk in great shape.

Shannon

Her note: The lonely cart at the airport,waiting for someone to put their luggage on it.

Me

I've said before I didn't like taking pictures from my balcony, partly because it's too easy, and partly because it's slightly lazy.  However, I had this idea today and I find it works perfectly.  Though it's not exactly what I want, it serves its purpose nicely.  The view from above is distant and cold, and the bustling(ish) street below shows life that I'm not a part of.  It has meaning, and I'm proud of it.

Tomorrow should be nice.