Ansel Adams, b. 1902, was important to photography through history and through his works helped contribute to the respect photography is now given as a fine art. He first discovered photography when he received a Kodak #1 Box Brownie in 1916 from his father as a birthday present. At the time he aspired to be a concert pianist as he was an amazing musician, however, when aged 14 on a family vacation to Yosemite National Park, he discovered the Sierra Nevada mountains and returned there at least once every year of his life, thus inspiring his style of photography and...
express the intricate beauty of the untouched natural world and resemble each other in form. Creating the 'perfect' photograph is clearly his inspiration for both of these images. Adams' unique style of subject matter, composition and detail that makes his work unique and identifiable is completely evident. His style exudes the beauty and grace of nature itself as though you were standing in the actual image and staring at the landscape in real life. His images allow you to connect with the subject and capture the beauty you may have either previously overlooked or have longed to keep forever.