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Photography is much more about elimination than inclusion. The images we make with a lens typically eliminate ninety percent of our field… — John Paul Caponigro Copy Share Image
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A—ris—ta?” Degan asked, sounding horse. “What is it?” “A rat bit me,” she said, once again shocked by her own rasping voice.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
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