Quote by John Berger

What makes photography a strange invention is that its primary raw materials are light and time.

What makes photography a strange invention is that its prima

Summary

This quote reflects on what distinguishes photography as an invention, highlighting the unique raw materials it relies on: light and time. Photography captures a moment in time by using light as its tool. Unlike traditional art, which can be crafted using various physical materials, the essence of photography lies in the intangible and transient nature of light and its interaction with time. Thus, this quote highlights the extraordinary nature of photography as an art form that harnesses light and time to create lasting images.

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