Camera Quote by Vilem Flusser
“The act of photography is like going on a hunt in which photographer and camera merge into one indivisible function. This is a hunt for new states of things, situations never seen before, for the improbable, for information.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Towards a Philosophy of Photography, 1981
Photography merges observer and tool to discover unseen realities, seeking the improbable and new information.
In simple terms: Camera and photographer become one to capture the unseen.
Use photography to explore unknown perspectives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic projects
- journalistic investigation
- scientific imaging
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen truths can photography reveal?
- How does the photographer’s intent shape the image?
May overlook ethical concerns of intrusion.