Ansel Adams

I chose this picture taken by Ansel Adams because i love the texture of the water, it almost looks like a field rather than water. I love how the mountains in front are pitch black. then the mountains in back are capped in snow and almost blend in with the sky. Ansel Adams was born in 1902 in San Francisco California , and died in 1984. His parents were in their 40's when Ansel was born, so he grew up reserved and very intellectual. He had many problems with school, with possibly being dyslexic, and being made fun of. So before he was sent to private school, he was home schooled by his aunt and father. After earning his "diploma" Music became a big part of his life. He taught himself how to read sheet music and how to play the piano. When he was in his twenties he tried to turn his music into a career. Though he didn't, it was a big part of his artistic talents. In 1916, he began his obsession with Yosemite National Park. He spent as much time as he could up there, even becoming a keeper of the club’s LeConte Memorial Lodge. Ansel's "Monolith, the face of half dome." was one of his best photographs. Taken in 1927, at Yosemite National park, California.