Famous quote by Ben Shahn

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Of course I realize that photography is not the technical facility as much as it is the eye, and this decision that one
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"Of course I realize that photography is not the technical facility as much as it is the eye, and this decision that one makes for the moment at which you are going to snap, you know"

- Ben Shahn

About this Quote

In this quote, Ben Shahn is acknowledging that photography is not practically having technical abilities, but it is also about having a keen eye for recording a minute. He emphasizes the importance of the decision one makes because split second when taking a picture. This decision is essential as it identifies the result of the image and the story it informs. Shahn recognizes that photography is not just about capturing a best image, however it is likewise about catching the essence and feeling of a minute. It needs a mix of technical ability and creative vision to really capture the essence of a moment through photography.

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Ben Shahn This quote is written / told by Ben Shahn between September 12, 1898 and March 14, 1969. He was a famous Artist from Lithuania. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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