Ansel Adams - Conservationist, Pianist, and Photographer
February 20, 1902 - Ansel Adams Born on This Day
Ansel Adams, a pioneer in photography, was born on this day in 1902. When Ansel was 14 year old, he first visited Yosemite National Park with his family and discovered his innate passion and talent for photography. Adams would later collaborate with Fred Archer in creating the "Zone" system for Black & White photography.
However, Adams began his profession career as a concert pianist and did not turn to photography as career until his late twenties. He is best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, particularly scenes in the National Parks such as - El Capitan and Moon Over Half Dome from Yosemite.
After his death in 1984, a mountain in Yosemite National Park and a California Wilderness Area would be named in his honor to commemorate his lifelong contributions to the Parks system and conservation.
Quote for ToDay:
"Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy." - Nora Ephron
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