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“We pass the billboard and I console myself in two ways. First, I know that most photographs taken are a gamble at best. Second and more important: I remind myself to find the pleasure in this moment, a time in which the red sky passes to black, children create unanticipated rhymes, and the stars fall closer to earth.”

Quote by Laura McPhee

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Laura McPhee, born in 1958, is an accomplished photographer renowned for her unique perspective and profound insights into social issues. Her work spans a variety of genres, from natural landscapes to social documentary, characterized by its delicate yet powerful style. more

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