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.

Quote by Ansel Adams

Topics: Creativity Quotes, Originality Quotes

Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies;...

Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies;...

Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment.

Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment.

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

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

To photograph truthfully and effectively is to see beneath the surfaces and record the qualities...

To photograph truthfully and effectively is to see beneath the surfaces and record the qualities...

In my mind's eye, I visualize how a particular... sight and feeling will appear on...

In my mind's eye, I visualize how a particular... sight and feeling will appear on...

Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment.

Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment.

There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.

There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.

Some photographers take reality... and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others...

Some photographers take reality... and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others...

A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into.

A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into.

We must remember that a photograph can hold just as much as we put into...

We must remember that a photograph can hold just as much as we put into...

It is my intention to present - through the medium of photography - intuitive observations...

It is my intention to present - through the medium of photography - intuitive observations...

These people live again in print as intensely as when their images were captured on...

These people live again in print as intensely as when their images were captured on...

Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception,...

Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception,...

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

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

Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative...

Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative...

Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal...

Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal...

Not everybody trusts paintings but people believe photographs.

Not everybody trusts paintings but people believe photographs.

You must not for one instant give up the effort to build new lives for...

You must not for one instant give up the effort to build new lives for...

Familiarity is a deadly and crippling disease Which, once it has invaded your life, will...

Familiarity is a deadly and crippling disease Which, once it has invaded your life, will...

To create a little flower is the labour of ages.

To create a little flower is the labour of ages.

Do your work, but do your thing.

Do your work, but do your thing.