Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.
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There is nothing like a Bach fugue to remove me from a discordant moment... only Bach hold up fresh and strong after repeated playing. I can always return to Bach when the other records weary me.Edward Weston
Photography suits the temper of this age - of active bodies and minds. It is a perfect medium for one whose mind is teeming with ideas, imagery, for a prolific worker who would be slowed down by painting or sculpting, for one who sees quickly and acts decisively, accurately.
Edward Weston
Now to consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk. Such rules and laws are deduced from the accomplished fact; they are the products of reflection.
Edward Weston
I see no reason for recording the obvious.
Edward Weston
My own eyes are no more than scouts on a preliminary search, for the camera's eye may entirely change my idea.
Edward Weston
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