No one can do inspired work without genuine interest in his subject and understanding of its characteristics. — Andreas Feininger Copy Share Image
Realism and superrealism are what I'm after. This world is full of things the eye doesn't see. The camera can see more, and often… — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
As an amateur you have an advantage over photographers - you can do as you wish... This should make amateurs the happiest of photographers. — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
The camera can push the new medium to its limits - and beyond. It is there - in the "beyond" - that the imaginative… — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
Experience has shown that the more fascinating the subject, the less observant the photographer. — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
The first impression of a new subject is not necessary the best. Seen from a different angle or under different condition it might look… — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
With a short lens I can reveal the hidden things near at hand, with a long lens the hidden things far away. The telephoto… — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
Human vision is untrustworthy, subjective and selective. Camera vision is total and non - objective. — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
Light is the photographic medium par excellence; it is to the photographer what words are to the writer; color and paint to the painter;… — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
Photographers - idiots, of which there are so many - say, "Oh, if only I had a Nikon or a Leica, I could make… — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
Before you shoot an irresistible subject, mute all your senses except sight to find out how much is left for the camera to record. — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
And yet, in a superficial sense, it is true that the camera does not "lie": given a chance, it will faithfully render everything within… — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
Unless a subject interests me, I'll pass it over and save my film for better things. — Andreas Feininger Copy Share
