Famous quote by Henri Cartier-Bresson

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To take photographs means to recognize - simultaneously and within a fraction of a second - both the fact itself and the
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"To take photographs means to recognize - simultaneously and within a fraction of a second - both the fact itself and the rigorous organization of visually perceived forms that give it meaning. It is putting one's head, one's eye and one's heart on the same axis"

- Henri Cartier-Bresson

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This quote by Henri Cartier-Bresson speaks to the power of photography to record a moment in time and to convey meaning. Taking a photo needs the professional photographer to recognize the topic of the photo and the structure of the image in a fraction of a second. It is a combination of the professional photographer's head, eye, and heart that allows them to catch the minute and the meaning behind it. Cartier-Bresson is emphasizing the importance of the professional photographer's ability to acknowledge the subject and the composition of the image in order to capture the minute and the meaning behind it. He is recommending that the photographer needs to be in tune with their own thoughts, sensations, and observations in order to capture the minute and the significance behind it. This quote talks to the power of photography to record a minute in time and to communicate meaning.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Henri Cartier-Bresson between August 22, 1908 and August 3, 2004. He/she was a famous Photographer from France. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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