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Quote by Brett Weston

“Photography is 90% sheer, brutal drudgery! The other 10% is inspiration!!”

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Brett Weston was an American photographer known for his unique style and profound depiction of natural landscapes. His work has had a profound impact on the photography world and is considered one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. more

“My images were surreal simply in the sense that my vision brought out the fantastic dimension of reality. My only aim was to express reality, for there is nothing more surreal than reality itself. If reality fails to fill us with wonder, it is because we have fallen into the habit of seeing it as ordinary.”

Ifs Reality Wonder Vision Failing Seeing Habit Ordinary Aim Fantastic Fallen Dimensions Surreal

Author:Brassai

“I don't invent anything. I imagine everything... most of the time, I have drawn my images from the daily life around me. I think that it is by capturing reality in the humblest, most sincere, most everyday way I can, that I can penetrate to the extraordinary.”

Thinking Way I Can Reality Imagine Extraordinary Everyday Daily Life Sincere Penetrate

Author:Brassai

“After twenty years you can begin to be sure of what camera will do.”

Years Twenties Cameras

Book:Brassaï

Source: Brassaï

“I mean my point as an artist is I'm on my own little weird journey across the sky here and whether or not anybody's listening, or listening to the degree I would like them to, at the end of the day has to be an inconsequential thing because I can't chase this culture.”

Mean Littles I Can Ends Artist Culture My Own Journey Sky Listening Degrees The End Of The Day Because I Can Inconsequential