at the same time shuts you out of so many other wonderful things happening around you.

That is the saddest part. One sees the event completely differently.

It's the memory of you photographing the event than the actual event.

That is really profound. And philosophical to the next level! I like that idea, I want to turn this into a short story. Maybe I will drink some wine tonight and turn it into a short story, if I can use your comment as inspiration!

I like that idea. It kind of "pulls you away" from the moment and turns it into a memory of a mechanical process, you pressing the shutter.

Thanks as always for such wonderful and philosophical insights!