Quote by Ben Shahn

Now, my knowledge of photography was terribly limited.


Now, my knowledge of photography was terribly limited.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has very little knowledge or experience in the field of photography. It implies that their understanding of photography is extremely minimal or lacking in depth.

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Knowledge
By Ben Shahn
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