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“The idea of photography as evidence is pure bullshit. A photo is no more proof of any reality than what you may hear being said by someone in a bus. We only record details, small fragments of the world.”

Quote by Marc Riboud

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Marc Riboud was a renowned French photographer known for his unique perspective on modern life and photographic techniques. His work covers a wide range of themes from social movements to natural landscapes, deeply recording the historical changes of the second half of the 20th century. more

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