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“It's about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It's simply a matter of noticing things and organising them. You just have to care about what's around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.”

Quote by Elliott Erwitt

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Elliott Erwitt, born on July 26, 1928 in Paris, France, is a renowned photographer. His photographs are known for their unique perspective and sense of humor, capturing many moments of social change and human emotion. Erwitt's work has won numerous awards and been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. more

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