1. Ansel Adams
Marissa Miller

2. About Ansel Adams Born February 20, 1902 in San Francisco, CA
Attended Yale University and Harvard University
An American photographer and environmentalist
Developed the Zone System, which determines proper exposure and contrast
Died April 22, 1984 in Monterey, CA
About Ansel Adams

3. Black and white landscape photographs, primarily of Yosemite National Park and American West
Mediums : Digital
His favorite subject matter was landscapes
His primary occupation, and intended profession, was playing the piano until he gave it up for photography. His love for nature was what caused him to pursue photography
Techniques he used were the darkroom and a dropped horizon
Style & Techniques

4. Best Known Photographs
Ansel’s best known photographs are :
Rose and Driftwood
Monolith, The Face of Half Dome
Aspens, Northern New Mexico
El Capitan, Merced River, Clouds
Bridalveil Fall
Best Known Photographs

5. -Rose and Driftwood
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6. -Aspens, Northern New Mexico
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7. - Bridalveil Fall
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8. -El Capitan -El Capitan, Merced River, Clouds
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9. http://www. anseladams
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10. I think that Ansel Adam’s photos caused people to appreciate nature more and to see the beauty in it.
I chose this photographer because my favorite kind of photographs are of nature and landscapes, and his photos inspire me to go out and take pictures of nature. I think his style of taking landscape pictures intrigues people and it expresses the beauty of nature.
Personal Reflection

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