Best wide-angle lens? Two steps backward. Look for the 'ah-ha'.

About Ernst Haas

Portrait of Ernst Haas

Ernst Haas (March 2, 1921 – September 12, 1986) was an Austrian-American photojournalist and color photographer. During his 40-year career Haas trod the line between photojournalism and art photography. In addition to his coverage of events around the globe after World War II Haas was an early innovator in color...

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The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE.

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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.

To the complaint, 'There are no people in these photographs,' I respond, 'There are always two people: the photographer and the viewer.

Photography is a major force in explaining man to man.

—Edward Steichen

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A picture is a poem without words.

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Photographer Yousuf Karsh and his wife were having lunch with astronaut Neil Armstrong after a photo session. Armstrong politely questioned the couple about the many different countries they had visited. "But, Mr. Armstrong," protested Mrs. Karsh, "you've walked on the moon. We want to hear about your travels."
"But that's the only place I've ever been," replied Armstrong apologetically.

—The Little, Brown Book of Anecdotes

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