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.

A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed.

I knew my destiny when I first experienced Yosemite.

When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.

It is my intention to present - through the medium of photography - intuitive observations of the natural world which may have meaning to the spectators.

I have often thought that if photography were difficult in the true sense of the term - meaning that the creation of a simple photograph would entail as much time and effort as the production of a good watercolor or etching - there would be a vast improvement in total output. The sheer ease with which we can produce a superficial image often leads to creative disaster.

Myths and creeds are heroic struggles to comprehend the truth in the world.