To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.
Elliott Erwitt
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- Most photographers work best alone, myself included.
- To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.
- I appreciate simplicity, true beauty that lasts over time, and a little wit and eclecticism that make life more fun.
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