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“The challenge for me has first been to see things as they are, whether a portrait, a city street, or a bouncing ball. In a word, I have tried to be objective.” quote by Berenice Abbott
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“The challenge for me has first been to see things as they are, whether a portrait, a city street, or a bouncing ball. In a word, I have tried to be objective.”

Berenice Abbott

About This Quote

Source Book: Photography: A Concise History by John Szarkowski, 1974

She emphasizes the necessity of observing reality directly, without personal bias, to capture its true form.

In simple terms: See things exactly as they are.

Key Takeaway

Practice objective observation.

Themes

objectivity perception artistic discipline

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

artistic educational

When to use this quote

  • portraiture
  • urban photography
  • sports photography
  • scientific imaging

Key Concepts

visual realism subjective bias photographic truth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does objectivity affect artistic creativity?
  • When is subjectivity more valuable?
A Different Perspective

Objectivity can limit emotional expression or personal interpretation.

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