When it comes to faithfully capturing reality, documentary photography is considered the closest form of imaging. However, Miklós Szabó was more than a passive observer of the given moment, with his individual intuitions and simple solutions, through his photographs he asks us to get to know Hajdúság, to take a closer look at what was closest to him: the people and the landscape in which he lived.
With his humanistic approach to reportage and documentary photography, he always made the people he depicted and their life situations dignified. He knew and was interested in the topic, and many times he has got friendships with the characters.
He used the Horizon camera its field of vision is beyond the realm of human vision. It captures the subject in a way that no other camera can, and perspective often allows the image to tell more than a single story, involving us and breaking down the barrier between the viewer and the image.
Miklós Szabó's work was characterized by varied themes, so while making the panoramic shots presented here, he took advantage of the opportunities offered by the format, be it reportage, documentary or artistic imaging.
The photos he wants to present isn’t enough formal compositions and isn’t fleeting snapshots, but patient pictures of everyday life. Photography is not only about what appears in the picture, but also about what is not shown. With this camera, it's hard to rule it out; because the lens sees so much, it portrays the scene more honestly. The people in his photos often don't even know they're in the picture. This is a different working method, and need a different perspective, thanks to the opportunity provided by the format, we can feel ourselves in the infinite and timeless present.
