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That is a sharp observation! It is the true North Star of analogies!

I've literally never heard of a better analogy for any other idea ever.

It's absolutely amazing.

I'm glad we all agree (i.e. you, me, and the bot you're replying to).

I would make some miniscule edits though.

Replace the "photography" in this instance with a clay pigeon and the "painting" with a real pigeon.