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Ansel Adams
1902-1984
Biography
• Born February 8th, 1902. • Visionary figure in nature photography.• Known for his signature black and white
photographs. • Working in Yosemite helped him realize his
appreciation for nature. • Passed away on April 22nd, 1984, at age of 82.
Adams Influence?
• Paul strand was Adams greatest influence.
Ansel; an inspiration
• Ansel was a very liked photographer, a favorite of most.
• “These” He said. “are some of the finest photographs I have seen” –Stiegliz
• People looked up to him, found what he did to be amazing and loved his work with every bit of their body.
Importance
• Adams photographs are well recognized for the black-and-white shots.
• His photos inspire an appreciation for natural beauty.
• In 1980 Adams got the Presidential Medal of Freedom, for his efforts to capture and savor the pictures of nature in it’s best of times.
• “A good photograph is knowing where to stand”
• - Ansel Adams
Works Cited
• http://www.anseladams.com/
• Http://www.zpub.com/sf/history/adams.html
• http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/ansel_adams.html