I enjoy looking at photos. Those of loved ones, friends, past acquaintances... whatever the case. I really love photographs! I like to see people do well and look good. We all know the the "joys" of false advertising. Just open your favorite magazines. They are filled with misleading photos to make you think you could actually look that good and something can actually make you that happy.
The other day I was looking at photos of someone on a social site and I thought to myself, man this person looks happy, boy he/she is doing good...I hope. The reason I say I hope is because I'm well aware of this persons circumstance. I know the all-too-recent truth behind the scenes. For a moment I was so wrapped up in the photograph. We are all amazing actors and actresses and don't even know it. In all seriousness, is it wrong of me to hope the best for my friend? Deep down I knew it was a lie and amazed how well the camera hide the truth. Humans have captivating ways of concealing pain. We smile instead of frown and laugh we when we want to cry. The idea is all about concealing emotions on the surface. Cameras capture surface material. A camera cannot delve deep inside and capture your inner thoughts, but only what you project to it. Majority of the time we lie in photos to make something seem better that what it is. Have you ever heard the saying, " I bet there is a story behind that photo!" Well truth is, there is a story behind every photo. Uh yea, there is, one we wish is not always told. We hide behind false lenses with fake smiles, Photoshop, lights, and actions I don't fault myself for not seeing through the lies. We believe what we want to be true. I want to see my friend happy. I need this reassurance so I can sleep better at night. I guess we see what we want to see in photographs. After all, it is subjective,
From my HTC Amaze 4G on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network
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