The ratio of successful shots is one in God-knows-how-many. Sometimes you'll get several in one contact sheet, and sometimes it's none for days. But as long as you go on taking pictures, you're likely to get a good one at some point.
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"The ratio of successful shots is one in God-knows-how-many. Sometimes you'll get several in one contact sheet, and sometimes it's none for days. But as long as you go on taking pictures, you're likely to get a good one at some point." — Elliott Erwitt #faithspirituality
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The ratio of successful shots is one in God-knows-how-many. Sometimes you'll get several in one contact sheet, and sometimes it's none for days. But as long as you go on taking pictures, you're likely to get a good one at some point. — Elliott Erwitt
About Elliott Erwitt
Elliott Erwitt was a Photographer from United States (1928–2023).
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Who said "The ratio of successful shots is one in God-knows-how-many. Sometimes you'll ge…"?
This quote is attributed to Elliott Erwitt, a Photographer from United States.
When did Elliott Erwitt live?
Elliott Erwitt lived from 1928 – 2023.
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