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Quote by Ray Metzker

“Why one picture stands out among many others is always a mystery. In the beginning the subject is never quite known, but in the course of working something shows up on the film or in the print that speaks to me. I can never predict when this will happen. However, when it does there is an excitement - there is the ecstasy of recognition. And this is one of the things that keeps me going.”

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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