‘I wasn’t expecting that!’: Joel Meyerowitz and the art of surprise – in pictures

The Guardian UK Tuesday 02 June 2026, 06:00 UTC By Sarah King 1 min read

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It could be the puff of steam from a manhole or a horse wandering into view – whatever the ‘moment’, the iconic US photographer has always had a camera in hand to capture it Continue reading...

It could be the puff of steam from a manhole or a horse wandering into view – whatever the ‘moment’, the iconic US photographer has always had a camera in hand to capture it

Joel Meyerowitz (PERSON) US (LOCATION)

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‘I wasn’t expecting that!’: Joel Meyerowitz and the art of surprise – in pictures

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