Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams, before attending private school, was sent to numerous schools all to no avail. This resulted in his father and his aunt tutoring him. His mother attempted but she could not competently be a parent. He was very individual and artistic. He taught himself to play instruments and enjoyed walking in the wilderness. Since he loved to play the piano, he intended that to be his main career. Even though that never happened, it helped him become a less troubled child and ultimately gave him discipline to his supposed hyperactivity.

He enjoyed the Yosemite very much, and that’s also where he met his wife. He often visited a place called the Sierra Club, that place and the people associated with it were essential to his early photographic success. Albert M. Bender was a patron of arts and was responsible for exhibiting Ansel Adams’ first portfolio in 1927. This was a year that Ansel Adams’ career really took off, the photograph, monolith, the Face of Half Dome was created this year. I apologize for this paper being so bland but I promise it’s almost over. Some fun facts! 1. Though his fame brought attention to his photographs, he was not relieved of his poverty. 2.What was ironic is that when he was a child, he was shy and secluded, as most geniuses are described. However, later in his life, he was described as a communicator. Not always verbally was this done, his communication was sent to the fullest extent through his photography. 3. In the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Ansel Adams broke his nose. It was recommended to be fixed but never was, leaving a significantly recognizable mark. 

Branches in Snow

I chose this photograph because, what Ansel Adams is very famous for, is his contrast effects. Since the snow is white, anything else in the picture looks extremely dark, bringing out his technique. I like the way the snow looks on the trees too. There are more famous photos of his to choose from, probably opinionated as better than this one. However, I particularly enjoy this. It's simple and has an eery silence. Ansel Adams had a very strong ability to show emotion through his work and I think it's represented well with this photograph.