The ground we walk on, the plants and creatures, the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations - each gift of nature… — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
The human body represents to me the same universal innocence, timelessness and purity of all seed pods, suggesting the mother as well… — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
It is so basic. A human being is an innocent part of nature. Our civilization has distorted this universal quality that allows… — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
I never question what to do, it tells me what to do. The photographs make themselves with my help. — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
Light is my inspiration. My photographic images search for dimensions that words cannot touch- the result of intense responses to personal experiences. I do… — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
If you are not passionately devoted to an idea, you can make very pleasant pictures but they won't make you cry. — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
My quest, through the magic of light and shadow, is to isolate, to simplify and to give emphasis to form with the greatest clarity.… — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
I expect photographs to find me. I never thought of looking for them. I instinctively put them there. My intellect had nothing to do… — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
Every day I am aware of the flow and constant change; perhaps I am at the edge of discovering what more our bodies might… — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
I never look for a photograph. The photograph finds me and says, I'm here! and I say, Yes, I see you. I hear you. — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
Fall in love. Every day. With everything. With life. If you can fall in love, you can be a photographer. I think that is… — Ruth Bernhard Copy Share Image
