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Why You Like This Photo: The Science Of Perception, And How We
Understand Photographs By Brian Dilg (Hardback, 2017)

Combining science and photography Brian Dilg explores the reasons behind Why You Like This Photo 160 pages Dilg Brian
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Combining science & photography Brian Dilg explores the reasons behind Why You Like This Photo 160 pages Dilg Brian

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