Difficult Quote by Constantine Manos
“Taking good pictures is easy. Making very good pictures is difficult. Making great pictures is almost impossible”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photography Talk with Constantine Manos, 2015
Creating excellent photographs is easy; achieving greatness is extremely rare and demands exceptional skill.
In simple terms: Great photos are hard to make.
Practice relentlessly, aim for excellence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portrait work
- landscape
- commercial shoots
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a "great" photo for you?
- How can you improve your craft?
Greatness may be unattainable for most.