Photography appears to be an easy activity; in fact it is a varied and ambiguous process in which the only common denominator among its practitioners is in the instrument.

...it is seldom indeed that a composition which was poor when the picture was taken can be improved by reshaping it in the dark room.

The difference between a good picture and a mediocre picture is a question of millimeters - small, small differences - but it’s essential. I didn’t think there is such a big difference between photographers. Very little difference. But it is that little difference that counts, maybe

What do you think I'm a professor of? The little finger? (On offers of honorary doctorates.)

This recognition, in real life, of a rhythm of surfaces, lines, and values is for me the essence of photography; composition should be a constant of preoccupation, being a simultaneous coalition - an organic coordination of visual elements.

One eye looks within, the other eye looks without.

Give me inspiration over information.