Perhaps my favorite photographer has died. Henri Cartier-Bresson. He died earlier this week in France, age 95. He is sometimes called the (always called one of) the greatest photographer(s) of the 20th Century. One of my personal-favorite quotes about (portrait) photography comes from him: "At some age, everyone gets the face they deserve."

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1) He studied painting / composition;
2) He was a master of what became called "The Decisive Moment;" that is, that split second when a scene of simple life becomes poignant. Mind you, this requires a perception, an understanding of life and of human nature, so that the photographer can see it coming and point and move to click his camera an instant before the "decisive moment," so that he can capture the moment at it's height.

Some of his photos: www.magnumphotos.com