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I take pictures, and they are there for the taking. I'll tell you a quote that I have always thought about. Arthur Miller said, I try to create the poem from the evidence.

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Jay Maisel
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: January 18
Photographer
Brooklyn
New York
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Arthur
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If you can capture the element of surprise, you're way ahead of the game.
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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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The pictures are everywhere. If you're open, they will find you.
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There is no one solution to all problems. It's the problem itself that can lead to the solution.
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If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person.
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Money and fame that photography can bring you are wonderful, but nothing can compare to the joy of seeing something new.
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