Who is He?
Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French artist and humanist photographer and he was considered a master of candid photography, and an early user of 35mm film. He pioneered the genre of street photography, and viewed photography as capturing a decisive moment. Cartier-Bresson was one of the founding members of Magnum Photos in 1947.He was born in 1908 in France.

The Decisive Moment
Henri Cartier-Bresson’s influential publication, is considered to be one of the most important photobooks of the twentieth century.
The Decisive Moment was described by Robert Capa as “a Bible for photographers.” Originally titled Images à la Sauvette (“images on the run”) in the French, the book was published in English with a new title The Decisive Moment,
The decisive moment was the recognition, in the fraction of a second, which needs to be precise so it can have proper expression.
Also it means, a visually pleasing image that is combined with deeper meaning by capturing the essence of what was happening when the shutter is pressed.

This is the decisive moment Book.
Why is the camera an extension of the eye?
Finding things that people may miss. The eye is the extension of the brain. A camera is often described as an extension of the eye because it imitates the eye’s natural ability to capture and focus light to create images. In this way, photography uses the camera as a tool to extend human vision, capturing moments and scenes much like our eyes do but preserving them beyond the moment they are seen.

What is the physical pleasure in making photographs?
A sense of connection to that certain image. May have movement with this certain image. Crouching and adjusting your stance or angle and sometimes waiting patiently for the perfect moment. Your body is actively involved in exploring the environment, almost like a dance.
How can photography be likened to hunting?
Trying to find the perfect spot and the perfect image. The Pursuit, which is trying to find the perfect spot and the perfect image and also a connection with nature can often bring you into close contact with nature and wildlife. This connection can heighten awareness and respect for the environment.
Mood-board of Henri Cartier-Bresson



