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 More about this quote Tags: space countries travel place photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
A picture is a poem without words. —Horace More about this quote Tags: words poetry art photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Photography is a major force in explaining man to man. —Edward Steichen More about this quote Tags: understanding art photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
To the complaint, 'There are no people in these photographs,' I respond, 'There are always two people: the photographer and the viewer. —Ansel Adams More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
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. —Ansel Adams More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Best wide-angle lens? Two steps backward. Look for the 'ah-ha'. —Ernst Haas More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE. —Ernst Haas More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
We try to grab pieces of our lives as they speed past us. Photographs freeze those pieces and help us remember how we were. We don't know these lost people but if you look around, you'll find someone just like them. —Gene McSweeney More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. —Henri Cartier-Bresson More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Maybe because it's entirely an artist's eye, patience and skill that makes an image and not his tools. —Ken Rockwell More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
No matter how advanced your camera you still need to be responsible for getting it to the right place at the right time and pointing it in the right direction to get the photo you want. —Ken Rockwell More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
The camera's only job is to get out of the way of making photographs. —Ken Rockwell More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Your equipment DOES NOT affect the quality of your image. The less time and effort you spend worrying about your equipment the more time and effort you can spend creating great images. The right equipment just makes it easier, faster or more convenient for you to get the results you need. —Ken Rockwell More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen. —Minor White More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Photography, fortunately, to me has not only been a profession but also a contact between people - to understand human nature and record, if possible, the best in each individual. —Nickolas Muray More about this quote Tags: photography Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email