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"Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence."

Minor White, American Photographer

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"Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence."

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"I need attention?No...I need victim....!"

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"Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence."

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