Ansel Adams Biography Ansel Adams biography reminds us that he was a world renowned photographer. He is best known for his black and white photos of nature. He is well identified with the pictures that he took in Yosemite National Park and of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Ansel Adams photographs are timeless. His work has been enjoyed by millions of people. His photographs hang in many homes, offices and are often given as gifts. This great man died in 1984 at the age of 82. He was not only a fantastic photographer, but he was a teacher that taught us all about protecting and preserving our environment. He was a dedicated conservationist. He moved to Yosemite in 1920 to head the Sierra Club. He was just good at playing the piano as he was taking pictures.  By trade he was a commercial photographer. He was hired by the US National Parks to photograph their natural beauty. These pictures were sent to Congress to help environmental groups protect the parks. Ansel Adams took great pride in how he printed his pictures. He became well known for the detail and unique compositions of his pictures and won numerous awards for his excellent photographs.This was a man who worked hard to connect people to nature through his photographs. Even today his photographs are printed from his original negatives, because they are that great.
When you come to Yosemite you may sign up for CAMERA WALKS. These are guided walks by the Gallery staff. The two hour long walks are free of charge and offered throughout the year. On these walks you will be taught basic camera techniques and how to use natural light to take outdoor pictures. You will learn to take great Yosemite photos for yourself. The camera walks will help you to take better pictures whether you have a pocket camera or a high tech camera. This famous photographer and dedicated conservationist was so good to Yosemite that in 1985 a peak on Yosemite's eastern boundary was named for him.  Below is an Ansel Adams biography book and other books about and by Ansel Adams. Some of his most famous prints are below as well. Return From Ansel Adams Biography To The Home Page
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Yosemite National Park has The Ansel Adams Gallery that is a wonderful place to shop. A great place to get Ansel Adams prints. It is located in the Village. This is a specialty store featuring the famous photographers work and other beautiful things of nature. Original photographs from Adams are available in the gallery. Other carefully selected photographers have their work showcased in the gallery as well. Native American and contemporary jewelry and handcrafted wood, ceramic and glass treasures are featured in the gallery too.