How does Henri Cartier-Bresson view the act of photography?

#1 Henri thought photography was an extension of the eye, it could capture things which the eyes weren’t able to, such as far away details.

#2 Capturing moments of community and precise moments, he liked to be able to preserve history and other precious moments.

Here are some of his images:

Here is what he looks like:

Describe Cartier-Bresson’s theory of the decisive moment

It is capturing the photo at the right second, it is both the perfect moment for the photographer and the subject.

If you miss the moment then it is gone.

“The simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second.”

Analysis:

This is an analysis of a photo by Cartier-Bresson