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All these factors are only valuable if you're curious. But in any case, the more knowledge you have, the more things are open and available to you.

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Jay Maisel
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: January 18
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When you shoot, that is opportunity number one to make a statement. When you edit, you have opportunity number two to make your statement. It could be an affirmation of your first choice or could go off in another direction.
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If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you're not out there, you'll only hear about it.
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I love when pictures ask questions or make others ask questions.
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Forget what it was. Look at what it is.
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I don't see light as something that falls, but as a positive force.
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