Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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To the vast majority of people a photograph is an image of something within their direct experience: a more-or-less factual reality. It is difficult for them to realize that the photograph can be the source of experience, as well as the reflection of spiritual awareness of the world and of self.

Ansel Adams's Popular Quotes

You don't take a picture, you make a picture.

- Ansel Adams

It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument.

- Ansel Adams

When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.

- Ansel Adams

I believe the world is incomprehensibly beautiful - an endless prospect of magic and wonder.

- Ansel Adams

It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment.

- Ansel Adams

Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter.

- Ansel Adams

Photograph not only what you see but also what you feel.

- Ansel Adams

Bad weather makes for good photography.

- Ansel Adams

A good photograph is knowing where to stand.

- Ansel Adams