Balls Quote by Lee Friedlander
“When you take a picture you haven't a clue that it is going to be what it is. Maybe you have a clue but you don't really know. There are too many possibilities. Part of the game is how many balls you can juggle. It is to me. When you are 12 you can juggle two. Maybe when you are 50 you can juggle five. That is an interesting concept to me: how much I can put in and still make it pull together?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photography and Perception, 1998
The speaker reflects on how taking a photograph involves unknown outcomes and juggling many possibilities, likening it to a game of balancing elements.
In simple terms: Photography is an unpredictable juggling act.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty in creative work.
Themes
creativity
uncertainty
balance
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
artistic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- photo shoots
- project planning
- multitasking
Key Concepts
visual theory
process art
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to include?
- What limits your juggling capacity?
A Different Perspective
Too many variables can overwhelm the creator.
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