Does Photography enhance or limit our perception of reality?

In a world where our perception and understanding of the place in which we live is influenced by our surroundings and the way we view them, it is important that we look at all aspects of the matter from all viewpoints, both through the lens and with open eyes. In this case, I agree with Sontag in the fact that we can't learn about the world just from what the camera has captured, but disagree …

…really such a bad thing? As we look through the lens, and with open eyes, we see that photography is limiting but at the same time expands our imagination. It can deceive us with its message, or the image which it portrays, but can also shed light on things in need of it. It can send us the wrong message, or give us the wrong idea, but has the incredible ability to fill our minds.