Ansel Adams

biograpghy

• Born on february 20Born on february 20thth 1902 1902

• Born and raised in san fransicoBorn and raised in san fransico

• He was home schooled and went to He was home schooled and went to grammar schoolgrammar school

Biography continuedBiography continued

• Ansel Adams specialized in shots of nature.Ansel Adams specialized in shots of nature.• Publishing rights for Adams's photographs are Publishing rights for Adams's photographs are

now handled by the trustees of The Ansel now handled by the trustees of The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust.Adams Publishing Rights Trust.

Tetons and Snake River

Tetons and Snake River

• The light illuminates the mountains from behind

• The mountains are the main object and my eyes are drawn there by the light and the lines of the river

• Ansel is showing the beauty of nature, just like he always does

Old Faithful Geyser

Old Faithful Geyser

• Light is used to distinguish cloud from mist

• The water is the main object because it protrudes from the rest of the picture

• Ansel shows the greatness of the geyser

• The geyser follows the rule of thirds

Vernal Fall

Vernal Fall

• The light comes from behind his shoulder I believe

• The water and the tree are the main objects in the photo

• again he shows how awe inspiring nature is

• This photo follows rule of thirds exactly

Cathedral Peak and Lake

Cathedral Peak and Lake

• Light is coming from over head

• I think the mountain is the main object because its large on the rule of thirds and light surrounded by dark

• He shows how gorgeous the mountain is

• I chose all my photos because they all caught my attention

citation

• All my information come from either

• Anseladams.com

Or

• Wikipedia.com