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When we witness something amazing, many of us instinctively pull out our phones and snap pictures. Is this obsession with photographing everything impacting our experiences? In a meditative talk, Erin Sullivan reflects on how being more intentional with her lens enhanced her ability to enjoy the moment — and could help you do the same, too.
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Once I went to this beautiful spot in the mountains in Germany without my camera and reached before sunrise. I thought nobody will be there until I saw the 20 or so photographers with all their gear waiting for the sun. As the only guy without a camera, they probably that I was a psychopath! 😀
Yes in Brazil every kids Maike fotos every time in School,bus,cara,etc.
seemingly I'm the one alone regard this vedio as a material for English listening…
Photography is an interesting subject on which there are different opinions. Erin brings both her own opinion and the idea of someone else.
Everything she says can be linked to yourself as a photographer but also to yourself as an ordinary person who likes to put something on social media. Erin tells very calmly and easily, this brings me a feeling of self-confidence. She shows interaction and makes the audience think. She started the ted talk with a goal, I find this very brave. Are there still photographers who agree with her opinion? I do.
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I answer: probably Canyonlands National Park
She answers: 0:23
Me: I didn't even start the video and I'm already scared
I don’t need a photo. I rather be there, sit down, watch the event. Generally, u take a pic or video to show you were there, not to be there.
I think the main problem with cameras today is that it is located on our phone.
Going on a trip with your phone, trying to snap every moment literally destroys the moment itself in the brain.
Most of my experiences that I can still remember were without any shots.
Also, I've noticed that as more as I watch a video or photos of someplace I've been too, It feels like I can't recall the moment anymore and the single thing that lasts in my brain is the video/photo details.
For me, a few photos will do.
I take photos and videos of everything. I hate when people say " you aren't experiencing it." Yes… I am. And when I'm old and can't remember anymore, I will have these as memories of things I can look back on.
I love this speech. Stunningly thought provoking and actually support my philosophy. ?Love from Philippines!
I have a camera phobia, and the last time I went to a museum it was crowded full of people, nearly every one holding a phone or camera in front of their face taking pictures in all directions. I ended up a shaking, panicking mess cowering in a corner while people mindlessly snapped pictures of the exhibit behind me. Staff eventually identified my situation and took me to a quiet room, but now what used to be a fun and invigorating experience has been ruined for me. It used to be that just a few people would be taking photos in a way that was selective and respectful of those around them. People would use information booklets and browse gallery websites photos online and only take 1 or 2 pictures for memories. Now it is the majority, all taking hundreds of identical photos and living life through a lense. Museums have become my worst nightmare.
slowly sends to my mother
Why is this edited ?
Put the camera away and take out your sketchbook. You'll see so much more. Don't worry if you're not great at drawing. It's not about what ends up on paper, it's about how much more you see by doing it.
Ohhhh this is just what I’ve been thinking which I also haven’t been able to verbalize well…..thx!! I feel relieved now!
I literally wrote an essay about this in high school.
wow
People aspire to take shots that look like stock photography. Better to curate your own life in pictures than someone else's.
Incredibly beautiful she is… stunning
It’s so strange to hear that people still fly like crazy during the climate crisis.
This only works if you are a photographer. Most people just miss the moment to get crappy pictures and videos.