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“I got a lot of flak originally for writing with photographs, because the great cliche in photography is that one photograph is worth a thousand words, and photographers are usually dodo birds anyway.”

Quote by Duane Michals

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Duane Michals is a renowned photographer, born on February 18, 1932. His work is known for its unique narrative style and profound insights into human emotions. more

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