Ansel Adams

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.

Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter.

Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter.

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.

If photography were difficult in the true sense . . . that the creation of a simple photograph would entail read more

If photography were difficult in the true sense . . . 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.

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.