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What was the human side to the photographer?

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What was the human side to the photographer?

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The photographer stated, “I think the face would be better three–quarters full. The author was glad to find that he had such a human side to him.

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Chapter 4.3: With the Photographer - Exercises [Page 136]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 4.3 With the Photographer
Exercises | Q 1. l. | Page 136

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