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“My botanical documents should contribute to restoring the link with nature. They should reawaken a sense of nature, point to its teeming richness of form, and prompt the viewer to observe for himself the surrounding plant world.”

Quote by Karl Blossfeldt

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Karl Blossfeldt

Karl Blossfeldt, born on June 13, 1865, was a renowned German photographer known for his unique plant photography. His works, capturing the beauty of plants from a unique perspective, have had a profound impact on the art of photography. more

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