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“Ansel [Adams] always jumped over the fence to photograph, walked past the garbage. He always looked to get an immaculate view, and I spent my life stepping back to include the garbage in my photographic view.”

Quote by Rondal Partridge

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Rondal Partridge

Rondal Partridge was an accomplished American photographer known for his unique style and his profound understanding of natural landscapes. His work had a significant impact on the American photography scene in the mid-20th century. more

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