“I may juggle the composition, as the strength of a picture is in the composition. Or I may play with the light. But I never interfere with the subject. The subject has to fall into place on its own and, if I don't like it, I don't have to print it”
Quote by George Rodger
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George Rodger
George Rodger, born in March 1908, was a distinguished photographer known for his photographic reports on Africa and the Far East. His career began in the 1930s, and he is renowned for his unique perspective and profound insight into human culture. more
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