The term “A picture is worth a thousand words” is referring to the notion that a picture can be turned into a story with a single still image. For the first time the expression – “Use a picture. It is worth a thousand words” appears in 1911 in a newspaper article discussing about journalism and publicity. In 1913 another very similar phrase appears. “One look is worth a thousand words”. It has appeared in a newspaper advertisement. The exact phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words” for the first time appears as an advertisement in San Antonio Light newspaper in 1918. Every picture has a story behind it. I mean that is obvious, considering that when we take pictures we want to seize that particular moment. Would that be a family photo or just a situation that you find interesting and intriguing. 1000 words photography. There is a story behind every picture. Sad story, fun story. We hope you will enjoy these incredible story telling pictures that Top Dreamer gathered only for you.
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