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“To see in a thousandth of a second what indifferent people come close to without noticing - that is the principle of photographic reportage. And in the thousandth of a second that follows, to take the photo of what one has seen - that is the practical side of reportage.”

Quote by Martin Munkacsi

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Martin Munkacsi

Martin Munkácsi was a renowned Hungarian photographer, known for his unique photographic style and contributions to sports photography. His work is celebrated for its dynamic capture and innovative composition. more

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