Photographic Impact

  All things in moderation, even moderation.  On the discussion of whether we should or not capture it, I feel we should.  Speaking for myself at least, I tend to take things in a mix of views.  I can fully see how the use of capturing moments with a camera is in some ways detrimenting our capacity to remember images.  I still think back to my high school days when I was way more into Deviantart.com and skimming through thousands of images drawn and photographed by so many people.  Though I could argue there were so many, at the moment I doubt I could recall 100 of all the images I saw right now from back then. I assume some would believe, it's because that account still exists and I could simply look it up.  However, even if it was so, I like photography in that I'm able to capture moments that I can share for as long as that image exists with friends and family for years to come.

  This is an interesting thing to say I think, as another article gives this thought as a plus side, "a stand-in for friends, family, or co-workers who can't be with you where you now."  Even with this though, I agree that it "cuts us off from those actually near or close to us."  I believe that part of the newer generations social awkwardness is from them not conquering their fears because they have a "safe place" right there in their pocket.   This makes it so they don't actually have to learn to deal with people as they get older.  I've actually seen it in my oldest niece, she tries to do nothing but stare at the phone while we're out, despite us getting it so we could contact when or wherever in case something happens.