The negative is the score, and the print the performance.

Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit.

The only things in my life that compatibly exists with this grand universe are the creative works of the human spirit.

I am sure the next step will be the electronic image, and I hope I shall live to see it. I trust that the creative eye will continue to function, whatever technological innovations may develop.

The [35mm] camera is for life and for people, the swift and intense moments of life.

I knew my destiny when I first experienced Yosemite.

Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter.