No one can do inspired work without genuine interest in his subject and understanding of its characteristics.

Don't look for "depth" but instead search for subject aspects which prove the presence of depth.

The difference in 'seeing' between the eye and the lens should make it obvious that a photographer who merely points his camera at an appealing subject and expects to get an appealing picture in return, may be headed for a disappointment.

Know - how is worthless unless guided by know - why and know - when.

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

Experience has shown that the more fascinating the subject, the less observant the photographer.

Photographers - idiots, of which there are so many - say, "Oh, if only I had a Nikon or a Leica, I could make great photographs." That's the dumbest thing I ever heard in my life. It's nothing but a matter of seeing, and thinking, and interest.