Our perspective on life depends on how we look at it. Some of us enjoy looking at life through a telephoto lens. We tend to focus more on things in the distance, perhaps more in the future sense. Some of us prefer looking at life through a macro lens. We tend to look closely at all things, all the little details, and then we may find ourselves unable to see beyond all those little events in life, and we become "stuck." Then some of us enjoy using the wide angle lens to look at life. We prefer looking at the big picture. We look at how everything seems to work together, perhaps how we can make changes, not only in our lives, but also in the lives of others. Yet when it is all said and done, I believe most of us enjoy using all three lenses. We try to find that happy medium, and that is proabably the most healthiest approach. That is just my opinion. Have a great evening.
Well, we have to be able to explorer life in all ways possible. Depending from where we are, we have to be wise to choose our lens or they might break it, and even worse, they might make you break, if you know what I mean.... I hope I made sense trying to use metaphors, but you did it first.
I like your lens
Once again, wise words and an amazing photo to go with them! Your lens analogy got me thinking about filters too. I guess they are not used as much as they used to be because photo editing probably took their place. I had colored ones, one that made the light split into rainbows, one that added a hazy affect around the edges and another that put a star pattern on candle flames and lights. Seems like there's more analogies to consider when filters are introduced on to the lens. Maybe that could be part 2 of your commentary...
Great photo. I am a telephoto kind of girl and my husband is a wide angle lens guy. As frustrating as it can be on occasion it work out because we help each other see things in a different way.
Beautifully said and beautifully captured!!! You're right...our lens choice is based on our current state of mind along with our "vision". A wise man you are sir...
That's an interesting observation and perspective, I never thought of it like that. My husband like to step back and photograph things and I tend to zoom in...hmm....maybe we balance each other out.
faved for the caption. you are so wise and so intuitive. your analogy of people's view of life through lenses... just brilliant. I had never thought of it that way. I definitely use all three. I am always thinking ahead and fearing my future, wanting to make the right decisions up front. I'm always looking closely at myself and my surroundings...almost too much that I stress myself out. and I am also a "wide angle lens".... exactly the way you described it. again, brilliant approach. I am going to document this caption on paper so I can have it forever.
I'm obviously well rounded - I love telephoto for zooming in on life, wide angles for seeing the big picture and macro because I love to see little details. Love how you always add something thoughtful and often thought provoking comments.
I like your lens
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Great pic Rick!