“I cleverly use photography as an excuse to interact with people.” ― ponzu
“Just follow your heart. That's what I do.” ― Napoleon Dynamite
“I have never regretted taking a photo. I have regretted many a time not taking one.” ― Unknown.
“He who seeks beauty will find it.” ― Bill Cunningham
“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” ― Dorothea Lange
“There is a time for work, and a time for love. That leaves no other time.” ― Coco Chanel
“If you can’t make a great photograph of a mundane subject,
make a mundane photograph of a great subject.” ― Anonymous
“If these are your only two choices, take up knitting.” ― addition by Brooks Jensen
“Cameras don't take pictures, people take pictures.” ― those who know
“Cameras don't take pictures, people don't take pictures, lenses take pictures.” ― those who really know
“The best thing about square format is not having to decide.” ― ponzu
“When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk.” ― Tuco, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
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Ponzu is one of Flickr's great thinkers, pondering and sharing on level far deeper than I can comprehend. When not pontificating on the meaning of photography in the age of digital amidst a sea of confusion, he can found growing, curating & developing this century's great archive of future historic photos in the Time &… Read more
Ponzu is one of Flickr's great thinkers, pondering and sharing on level far deeper than I can comprehend. When not pontificating on the meaning of photography in the age of digital amidst a sea of confusion, he can found growing, curating & developing this century's great archive of future historic photos in the Time & Place group.
Read lessPonzu makes you think about photography. He does not accept images merely at face value, but makes you probe deeper into their meaning. Always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to think about images ... he adds a very special and unique perspective to my flickr experience!
Ponzu's subtle wit and clever approach to photography makes his work always interesting. He bridges the culture gap well and fits in anywhere with his work. I am happy to know his work. He is a great explorer of the craft in both history and philosophy. His photos are from all over and capture the spirit of what he sho… Read more
Ponzu's subtle wit and clever approach to photography makes his work always interesting. He bridges the culture gap well and fits in anywhere with his work. I am happy to know his work. He is a great explorer of the craft in both history and philosophy. His photos are from all over and capture the spirit of what he shoots.
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