A thought while doing some calligraphy and studying some great calligraphy (Eulogy for Burying a Crane and the Art of Chinese Calligraphy)
With calligraphy, what makes a great calligraphy is emotion, dynamism, energy, force, and the “chi” of the artist.
With photography — precision is overrated. Emotional photography is the future.
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