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Quote by Josef Koudelka

“When I first started to take photographs in Czechoslovakia, I met this old gentleman, this old photographer, who told me a few practical things. One of the things he said was, "Josef, a photographer works on the subject, but the subject works on the photographer."”

Quote by Josef Koudelka

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Josef Koudelka, born on January 10, 1938, is a renowned photographer known for his unique perspective and profound insights into social and political issues. more

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