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“I never wanted to make portraits - to photograph celebrities, beautiful people, beautiful landscapes, beautiful buildings, or people in distressing situations.... I have always been interested in everyman - average, ordinary people in everyday situations.”

Quote by Ray Metzker

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According to available information, Ray Metzker (1931 - October 9, 2014) was an author. Specific biographical details and major works require further verification. more

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