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I like to look at pictures, all kinds. And all those…

“I like to look at pictures, all kinds. And all those things you absorb come out subconsciously one way or another. You'll be taking photographs and suddenly know that you have resources from having looked at a lot of them before. There is no way you can avoid this. But this kind of subconscious…” quote by Robert Mapplethorpe
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“I like to look at pictures, all kinds. And all those things you absorb come out subconsciously one way or another. You'll be taking photographs and suddenly know that you have resources from having looked at a lot of them before. There is no way you can avoid this. But this kind of subconscious influence is good, and it certainly can work for one. In fact, the more pictures you see, the better you are as a photographer.”

Robert Mapplethorpe

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Exposure to diverse images subconsciously builds a visual library that enhances photographic skill.

In simple terms: Seeing many pictures improves photography.

Key Takeaway

Study varied images to grow.

Themes

art learning subconscious

Mood

inspired thoughtful

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • photography
  • design
  • education
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

visual literacy creative development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you curate visual inspiration?
  • What habits turn observation into skill?
A Different Perspective

Passive viewing alone isn’t enough; active practice needed.

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