I have often thought that if photography were difficult in the true sense of the term -- meaning that the creation of a simple photograph would entail as much time and effort as the production of a good watercolor or etching -- there would be a vast improvement in total output. The sheer ease with which we can produce a superficial image often leads to creative disaster.

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Simply look with perceptive eyes at the world about you and trust to your own reactions and convict

Simply look with perceptive eyes at the world about you and trust to your own reactions and convictions.

Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art.

Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art.

Myths and creeds are heroic struggles to comprehend the truth in the world.

Myths and creeds are heroic struggles to comprehend the truth in the world.

Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter.

Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter.

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