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Quote by Brett Weston

“My work is my language and I don't discuss it very easily. It's difficult for me to verbalize my feelings, or to intellectualize my work. In fact, it used to annoy me when Ansel Adams and Paul Strand yak-yak-yakked about what photography meant, and I told them so.”

Quote by Brett Weston

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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

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