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

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

The photographer has almost as much control over his subject matter as a painter. He can control light and shade, form and space, pattern and texture, motion and mood, everything except composition.

Before you shoot an irresistible subject, mute all your senses except sight to find out how much is left for the camera to record.

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.

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.