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“And that desire-the strong desire to take pictures-is important. It borders on a need, based on a habit: the habit of seeing. Whether working or not, photographers are looking, seeing, and thinking about what they see, a habit that is both a pleasure and a problem, for we seldom capture in a single photograph the full expression of what we see and feel. It is the hope that we might express ourselves fully-and the evidence that other photographers have done so-that keep us taking pictures.”

Quote by Sam Abell

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Sam Abell
Sam Abell

Sam Abell is a renowned American photographer, born on February 19, 1945. His photography focuses on natural landscapes and humanistic documentation, characterized by a unique style and widespread acclaim. more

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