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Conflict Quote by Wynn Bullock

“What I feel is that the picture-taking process, anyway a greater part of it, is an intuitive thing. You can't go out and logically plan a picture, but when you come back, reason then takes over and verifies or rejects whatever you've done. So that's why I say that reason and intuition are not in…” quote by Wynn Bullock
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“What I feel is that the picture-taking process, anyway a greater part of it, is an intuitive thing. You can't go out and logically plan a picture, but when you come back, reason then takes over and verifies or rejects whatever you've done. So that's why I say that reason and intuition are not in conflict-they strengthen each other.”

Wynn Bullock

About This Quote

Source Interview: Photography Magazine, 1975, Wynn Bullock

Reason and intuition work together in photography; intuition guides the shot, reason evaluates it afterward.

In simple terms: Intuition leads, reason checks in photography.

Key Takeaway

Balance instinct with analysis.

Themes

creativity analysis photography

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • photo shoots
  • creative brainstorming
  • post‑shoot review

Key Concepts

cognitive psychology visual arts intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you trust gut over data?
  • How does feedback refine intuition?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on intuition may miss technical flaws.

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