Have you ever been walking down the sidewalk when a person in front of you comes to a sudden halt, raising an iPhone in the air?
These people are probably stopping to snap a picture of the skyline, the Empire State Building, or the tree-lined sidewalk. There's a good chance they're adding a filter to make the picture look even more magical. Or, most awkwardly (and most likely), they're Snap Chatting a picture of their face.
Sometimes, I worry that our generation has become used to seeing things through a camera lens, rather than with their own eyes.
Scenic overlooks must be photographed to inspire envy in your Instragram followers. Romantic moments need to be documented so that Facebook friends can comment on your perfect relationship. Sunrises/sunsets are obligated to be shared with the entirety of the internet, despite the breathtaking beauty that is only perceivable in person. (OK, I'm personally guilty of that last one).
Just try to keep in mind that besides being a sidewalk obstacle, frequent cell phone photography takes away from your ability to be in the present, enjoying things in real time...and not #latergram.
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