There's no particular class of photograph that I think is any better than any other class. I'm always and forever looking for the image that has spirit! I don't give a damn how it got made.
Minor WhiteRead
Some of the young photographers today enter photography where I leave off. My "grandchildren" astound me. What I worked for they seem to be born with. So I wonder where Their affirmations of Spirit will lead. My wish for them is that their unfolding proceeds to fullness of Spirit, however astonishing or anguished their lives.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the evolving nature of photography and the admiration for new generations of photographers.
Minor White expresses a sense of wonder at the talent and creativity of young photographers who have taken the art of photography to new heights. He acknowledges that what he struggled to achieve in his own work seems innate to these younger artists, and he hopes their journeys will lead to profound personal and artistic growth, regardless of the challenges they may face.
Themes
PhotographyArtCreativitySpiritGenerational
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be inspiring to share at a photography exhibition highlighting young artists.
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