With a short lens I can reveal the hidden things near at hand, with a long lens the hidden things far away. The telephoto lens provides a new visual sensation for people: it widens their horizons. And, conversely, the things under our nose invariably look good when blown up really big.

As an amateur you have an advantage over photographers - you can do as you wish... This should make amateurs the happiest of photographers.

What matters is not what you photograph, but why and how you photograph it. Even the most controversial subject, if depicted by a sensitive photographer with honesty, sympathy, and understanding, can be transformed into an emotionally rewarding experience.

The first impression of a new subject is not necessary the best. Seen from a different angle or under different condition it might look even better. Always study a three - dimensional subject with one eye closed.

A technically perfect photograph can be the world's most boring picture.

Human vision is untrustworthy, subjective and selective. Camera vision is total and non - objective.

Any good photograph is a successful synthesis of technique and art.