Ansel Adams

There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.

There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.

I tried to keep both arts alive, but the camera won. I found that while the camera does not express read more

I tried to keep both arts alive, but the camera won. I found that while the camera does not express the soul, perhaps a photograph can!

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.

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

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

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.