I often had to pass over photographs because in a mass of…
“I often had to pass over photographs because in a mass of animals invariably one would be wandering in the wrong direction, thereby disrupting the pattern I was trying to achieve. Today the ability to digitally alter this disruption is at hand.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He describes discarding photos with misplaced subjects and now using digital tools to correct such disruptions.
In simple terms: He now fixes composition errors digitally.
Use digital editing to perfect composition.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- wildlife shoots
- studio sessions
- post‑processing
- art exhibitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you reshoot versus edit?
- How does digital correction affect authenticity?
Over‑reliance on editing may reduce skill development.