Ansel Adams |
Ansel was born in San Fransisco, California. His family fortune had collapsed in the financial panic of 1907, his father was unable to get back their money. He had trouble fitting in school, he also struggled with dyslexia. He did not do well in any of the schools his parents sent him to. He wanted to play the piano for music for living but he eventually gave it up for photography. He met his wife in Yosemite where he took most of his pictures and then he was later established the defender of Yosemite. Ansel's images are almost all black and white and his pictures are all very high quality. I think they capture not only the physical characteristics but also the emotional aspect is captured, the pictures draw you in as if you are the one standing in that scenery. |