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“Taking good pictures is easy. Making very good pictures is difficult. Making great pictures is almost impossible” quote by Constantine Manos
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“Taking good pictures is easy. Making very good pictures is difficult. Making great pictures is almost impossible”

Constantine Manos

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.

Key Takeaway

Practice relentlessly, aim for excellence.

Themes

skill creativity photography

Mood

determined inspired

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • portrait work
  • landscape
  • commercial shoots

Key Concepts

artistic mastery discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a "great" photo for you?
  • How can you improve your craft?
A Different Perspective

Greatness may be unattainable for most.

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