Ansel Adams

There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept.

There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept.

It is my intention to present - through the medium of photography - intuitive observations of the natural world which read more

It is my intention to present - through the medium of photography - intuitive observations of the natural world which may have meaning to the spectators.

I have often thought that if photography were difficult in the true sense of the term -- meaning that the read more

I have often thought that if photography were difficult in the true sense of the term -- meaning that the creation of a simple photograph would entail as much time and effort as the production of a good watercolor or etching -- there would be a vast improvement in total output. The sheer ease with which we can produce a superficial image often leads to creative disaster.

Myths and creeds are heroic struggles to comprehend the truth in the world.

Myths and creeds are heroic struggles to comprehend the truth in the world.

In my mind's eye, I visualize how a particular . . . sight and feeling will appear on a print. read more

In my mind's eye, I visualize how a particular . . . sight and feeling will appear on a print. If it excites me, there is a good chance it will make a good photograph. It is an intuitive sense, an ability that comes from a lot of practice.