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Quote by Marc Riboud

“The eye is made to see and not to think.... A good photograph is a surprise. How could we plan and foresee a surprise? We just have to be ready.”

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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