The power of photography lies in its ability to ignite emotions across barriers of language and culture. This selection of iconic images, compiled by pioneering collector and gallerist Peter Fetterman, celebrates the photograph's unique capacity for sensibility.

Peter has been championing the photographic arts for over 30 years. He runs what is arguably the most important commercial photography gallery in the world. During the long months of lockdown, Peter 'exhibited' one photograph per day, accompanied by inspirational text, quotes and poetry. This digital collection struck a chord with followers from around the world. The Power of Photography presents 120 outstanding images from the series, along with Peter's insightful words.

This carefully curated selection offers an inspiring overview of the medium while paying homage to masters of the art. From the bizarre Boschian fantasies of Melvin Sokolsky to the haunting humanity of Ansel Adams's family portraits; from Miho Kajioka's interpretation of traditional Japanese aesthetics of to the joyful everyday scenes of Evelyn Hofer; from rare interior shots by famed nude photographer Ruth Bernhard to Bruce Davidson's wistful depiction of young men playing ballgames on a street; this book gathers some of the most unique and heartening photographs from the 20th century. Each image is a time capsule, offering us a glimpse into days gone past. Yet each photograph also speaks of tranquillity, peace, and hope for the future.

摄影的力量在于它能够跨越语言和文化的障碍点燃情感。由先锋收藏家和画廊家彼得·费特曼（Peter Fetterman）汇编的这批标志性图片，颂扬了照片独特的感性能力。

30多年来，彼得一直在倡导摄影艺术。他经营着可以说是世界上最重要的商业摄影画廊。在长达数月的封锁期间，彼得每天“展出”一张照片，并配上鼓舞人心的文字、名言和诗歌。这个数字系列引起了世界各地粉丝的共鸣。本书展示了该系列的120张杰出图片，以及彼得的深刻见解。

本书提供了一个鼓舞人心的概述，向艺术大师们致敬。从梅尔文·索科尔斯基（Melvin Sokolsky）奇异的博世式幻想到安塞尔·亚当斯（Ansel Adams）的家庭肖像中萦绕的人性；从梶岡美穂（Miho Kajioka）对日本传统美学的诠释到艾芙琳·霍法（Evelyn Hofer）欢乐的日常场景；从知名摄影师鲁思·伯恩哈德（Ruth Bernhard）的罕见室内照片到布鲁斯·戴维森（Bruce Davidson）对年轻人在街上打球的有趣纪实；本书收集了20世纪一些非常独特和令人鼓舞的照片。每张照片都是一个时间胶囊，让我们得以一窥过去的日子。然而，每一张照片也都在诉说着宁静、和平和对未来的希望。