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“Digital photography is, by definition, unfinished. You don't feel that after every 24 or 36 shots you have to change your film - you know you can go on for ever if you want. You can see the result immediately, and find out if your original idea is worth going on with or not, whether it can be…” quote by Abbas Kiarostami
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“Digital photography is, by definition, unfinished. You don't feel that after every 24 or 36 shots you have to change your film - you know you can go on for ever if you want. You can see the result immediately, and find out if your original idea is worth going on with or not, whether it can be corrected, whether it can be improved.”

Abbas Kiarostami

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Digital photography offers instant feedback, allowing endless refinement and creative experimentation beyond the limits of film.

In simple terms: Instant feedback lets endless improve photos.

Key Takeaway

Embrace continual refinement.

Themes

creativity technology process

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

artistic practical

When to use this quote

  • photography workshops
  • personal projects
  • advertising shoots
  • educational labs

Key Concepts

feedback loops iteration artistic freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does instant feedback shape your creative decisions?
  • When does endless tweaking hinder completion?
A Different Perspective

Limited by equipment quality and overload of options.

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