“Sometimes a photographer is a passenger, sometimes a person who stays in one place. What he watches changes constantly, but his watching never changes. He doesn't examine like a doctor, defend like a lawyer, analyze like a scholar, support like a priest, make people laugh like a comedian, or intoxicate like a singer. He only watches. This is enough. No, this is all I can do. All a photographer can do is watch. Therefore, a photographer has to watch all the time. He must face the object and make his entire body an eye. A photographer is someone who wagers everything on seeing.”
Quote by Shomei Tomatsu
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Shomei Tomatsu
Shomei Tomatsu was a Japanese photographer whose work focused on the social and political landscape of post-war Japan. His photographs, often characterized by a documentary style, delved into the complexities of the human condition, reflecting the impact of war and societal changes. Tomatsu's contributions to the field of photography have left a lasting legacy, influencing both artists and viewers alike. more