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5-NOV-2011 Maaike Huizer

6 - Henri

He inspires me!

A normal person sees a storm, thinks help and runs away
A photographer sees that storm, and runs the other way
Off into the cold they go, the wind, the rain and more
To capture pics no matter what, of all the things they saw
Watching all the huge waves crashing, defiantly they stand
Looking out from beneath the pier, with camera in hand
Why do we do such stupid things, like photograph the snow
We can’t resist to get that pic, so off we always go
We see the world through rule of thirds, and many shades of grey
The search to get the perfect shot, continues every day

(Dean Thorpe)

Actually, I'm not all that interested in the subject of photography. Once the picture is in
the box, I'm not all that interested in what happens next. Hunters, after all, aren't cooks.

(Henri Cartier-Bresson)

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Guest 08-Nov-2011 20:46
Perfect inspiration for the challenge!
J. Scott Coile08-Nov-2011 01:45
A great inspiration for so many of us. A wise man too.
Cindi Smith07-Nov-2011 18:13
He is a great inspiration. One of my faves! :)
Mieke WA Minkjan07-Nov-2011 07:07
een prachtig eerbetoon Maaike
(ik dacht aan Ed van der Elsken toen ik je introductie las)
borisalex07-Nov-2011 05:36
Great source of inspiration! Excellent entry for a photo challenge! v.
Sheila07-Nov-2011 04:56
I love his quote! Yes he certainly has left a remarkable legacy.
carol j. phipps07-Nov-2011 02:40
Yes! Nice tribute!
larose forest photos07-Nov-2011 02:15
Ah yes, he was an amazing photographer. To be like him....! Wonderful. V
John King07-Nov-2011 01:14
Yes he was a master of the decisive moment in candid photography. Good choice.
Guest 07-Nov-2011 00:48
Great photographer and quote, excellent presentation Maaike!! V
Mairéad06-Nov-2011 19:53
I wonder what he would make of the world of digital photography? I love that quote of his.
Janice Dunn06-Nov-2011 18:11
Yes, my eyes were opened when I got my 1st digital camera
Dawn McKenzie-Wykes06-Nov-2011 17:07
Yes great image and quote..
Cornelis Heijkant 06-Nov-2011 14:23
Mooi portret van HBC !
btw Ik heb zijn "En Brie" als poster al jaren aan de muur hangen. v.
Mary Terry06-Nov-2011 12:45
Yes, he is very inspiring!
Brenda06-Nov-2011 12:39
Great idea!
laine05-Nov-2011 22:57
Worthy!!
Karen Stuebing05-Nov-2011 22:03
A great photographer to be inspired by! Love this image and quote. V.
Guest 05-Nov-2011 16:14
Excellent idea Maaike !!!
Stephanie05-Nov-2011 14:57
Interesting contribution ~ I like it! :)