Quote by Gore Vidal

For half a century, photography has been the art form of the untalented. Obviously some pictures are more satisfactory than others, but where is credit due? To the designer of the camera? To the finger on the button? To the law of averages?

For half a century, photography has been the art form of the

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This quote criticizes photography as being the chosen art form for the "untalented" due to the seeming ease of capturing images. It questions who should be credited for a photograph's quality, suggesting that perhaps it lies with the camera designer, the person taking the photo, or simply statistical chances. The quote seems to challenge the notion of photography as a skillful and artistic endeavor, inviting a debate on the medium's artistic value and the extent to which it relies on technical factors versus artistic ability.

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