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“I don't feel like I'm taking pictures, I feel like I'm just gathering them in. They're all out there. I know where they'll be; I just have to get out of bed early enough to bring them home. Like lost kittens.”

Quote by Simon Norfolk

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Simon Norfolk is a British photographer renowned for his profound insights into conflict and human struggles. His work often focuses on war, disaster, and the relationship between humans and the environment, recording the visual narratives of these complex themes. more

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