Digital photography is, by definition, unfinished. You don't feel that after every 24 or 36 shots you have to change your film - you know you can go on for ever if you want. You can see the result immediately, and find out if your original idea is worth going on with or not, whether it can be corrected, whether it can be improved.
Interpretation
Digital photography allows for endless possibilities and immediate feedback, promoting continuous improvement.
The quote emphasizes the unique nature of digital photography in contrast to traditional film photography. Unlike film, which forces a limitation on the number of shots, digital photography is an ongoing process that allows photographers to experiment and iterate without constraint. This immediacy and flexibility encourage not only creativity but also the ability to instantly assess and refine one's artistic vision.
In practice
During a photography workshop, one might quote this to inspire participants to experiment without fear of limitation.
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