I'll use my eyes instead

Last Saturday before leaving for a sunset walk along the beach I was asked.. "Wil, aren't you going to bring your camera?" I said "No, I'll use my eyes instead." It's a line from a song called Cameras by Matt & Kim.  During the past two weeks that's precisely what I did - I used my eyes instead...

It's good to put the camera down and really take in what's around you. Instead of worrying about F-stops and shutter speeds; I was able to take in the views and enjoy the company of my friends. Saying those words... "I'll use my eyes instead" (out-loud) made me miss the click of my camera. A click that captures the memories we share. 

Sometimes, we have to take in what's around us without looking through a lens. Be it the camera or the pen, the keyboard or the guitar.. it's about balance between passion and necessity. 

*The first two photos are from May 1st and the last two are from May 15th - same roll of film.