By Charlie Fineran

Hi Everyone:

I am going to begin my Photo of the Week Story with an adage I came across on-line.  “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.”
— Dorothea Lange

I believe this is an important observation. Now let me inject my own observation going in the opposite direction. “The cell phone can be an instrument that distracts people from utilizing their senses, thus not seeing, what is around them in obvious display. Ponder on this a moment.

I have copied and pasted several sayings and adages (SEE BELOW) concerning photography and our individual photos.  My hope, to impress, on all of us, the importance of being alert, curious and respectful, of our surroundings, as we pass through those very surroundings, on life’s journeys.  BELIEVE ME, there is a lot to see!!  Don’t wait for someone else’s photos – GET YOUR OWN, with or without a camera.

THE FOLLOWING IS COPIED AND PASTED FROM THE INTERNET

“A picture is worth a thousand words” is an adage in multiple languages meaning that complex and sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image, which conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a mere verbal description.

Every picture tells a story proverb simply observing the scene or the look on one’s face will allow one to determine what has taken place.

• “Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is.”
  — Anonymous
• “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
  — Aaron Siskind
• “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
  — Elliott Erwitt
• “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.”
  — Dorothea Lange
• “It is my intention to present – through the medium of photography – intuitive observations of the natural world which may have meaning to the spectators.”
  — Ansel Adams
• “The pictures are there, and you just take them.”
  — Robert Capa
• “I am not interested in shooting new things – I am interested to see things new.”
  — Ernst Haas
• “If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you’re not out there, you’ll only hear about it.”
  — Jay Maisel

DESCRIPTIONS OF PHOTOS SHOWN

OBSERVATION – Didn’t look too uncomfortable to me at that moment, HOWEVER, if Anne Marie says she is acting uncomfortable I do not question, she knows her cats. Aid comes and takes her/cat and immediately following, the Vet comes to discuss about the cat. I call Anne Marie and they chat for a couple of minutes, the vet leaves to go look at the cat. FOLKS, I just had enough time to sit down and begin my solitaire game on my phone when the vet is back!! Your Cat had a kitten!!! And here comes the carrier!!  At this point in time, I am scrambling to get my camera, call Anne Marie and the office is crowding to look into the carrier. I believe that was the fastest veterinarian visit I ever made.

Enjoy Your Open Space.

Charlie Fineran     

Director Open Space
Allamuchy Township Environmental Commission – Chairman
Allamuchy Historical Society – President