Ansel Adams

Feb. 20, 1902 — Apr. 22, 1984

Background Information• His crooked nose and alleged ADD

and dyslexia, he did not fit in and was tutored at home instead

• He taught himself piano at age 12 and that was his intended profession

• Natures beauty at Yosemite sparked his love for photography

• Best known for his black and white photos of the American West

• Developed the zone system- a way to determine proper exposure and adjust the contrast of final prints

Tetons and the Snake River

• Negative made 1942, printed ca. 1970 • 16" x 20"  Approximate Image Size

“No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but

all should be encouraged to reveal

themselves, perceptions and

emotions and to build confidence in the

creative spirit”

Vernal Falls

“A true photograph need not be explained

nor can it be contained in

words”

Image Date: ca. 1948Print Date: 1963Print Size: approx. 11"x8", overmat size 20"x16"

Jeffrey Pine, Sentinel Dome

• “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.”

Image Date: 1940Print Size: approx. 10"x8", matted size 17"x14"

Leaf, Glacier Bay

Image Date: 1948 Print Date: 1963 Print Size: approx. 7"x9", overmat size 16"x20"

“Sometimes I do get to places just when God’s ready to have somebody click

shutter”

Fern Springs, Dusk

“In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a

form of exploration”

Image Date: ca. 1961Print Date: 1973Print Size: approx. 12"x9", overmat size 20"x16"

Realize the lengths Ansel went to in order to capture such a candid moment in nature along with his appreciation for nature

The mountain looks strong as well as the photo

This picture has great depth and amazing contrast.

Emits a peaceful mood

FAVORITE

References

• http://www.anseladams.com/

• http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/adams/

• http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timestopics/people/a/ansel_adams/index.html