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