Posted by Originally published on the 17th April 2016.
I have written a post about Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama, in which all photos are black and white. Today’s post is about Moriyama’s colour photos.
“When I look at Shinjuku, I see a stadium of human desires.” Daido Moriyama.
“Making a definitive declaration of intent or meaning kills the photograph.” Daido Moriyama.
“Photography never reaches a state of completion. That is what makes it interesting—amazing..” Daido Moriyama.
“… to shoot images is to receive shocks from the outside world.” Daido Moriyama.
“…looking at images leads to the discovery of a new language. That is what I am about.” Daido Moriyama.
“When I take snapshots, I am always guided by feeling, so even in that moment when I’m taking a photograph it is impossible to explain the reason for the exposure.” Daido Moriyama.
“I’ve never been attracted to places that are very hygienic, I like a touch of squalor.” Daido Moriyama.
“There is something very vernacular, something I can feel and smell as Japanese in what I do. So if at first glance the pictures might look quite American, there’s a belief in Japanese tradition that comes out in them even if I’m not always conscious of it.” Daido Moriyama.
“The surprising quality of photography is it unites the déjà vu with the jamais vuand then the feeling of the photographer with the feeling of the spectator in a continual layering of emotions.” Daido Moriyama.
“Travel has never been a destination but rather a constant state of mind.” Daido Moriyama.
“There is no moment equal to another even if you repeat the same gesture.” Daido Moriyama.
“Even though I go to Buenos Aires, San Paolo, Hawaii, New York, I will shoot with my five senses, so it’s the same.” Daido Moriyama.
“All the photographers, and all the people that are active in making something, all the artists, they have a very strong desire, a passion. It’s like being at the core of desire.” Daido Moriyama.
“As long as my legs, my back and my stomach are well, I will take photographs in the street forever. I do not have the intention to leave the camera.” Daido Moriyama.