Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams was an American photographer who was born on February 20, 1902, and died on April 22, 1984. He was best known for his large-scale, high-resolution black and white photographs of the American West. He developed the Zone System of photography, which ensured accurate exposure time, and resulted in sharpness and depth in his photographs. Adams used large-format camera equipment even with their size, weight, setup time, and cost, because their high resolution resulted in such clarity in his photographs. He was also an environmental activist who supported the work of the Sierra Club. His photographs of places such as Yosemite and the Grand Canyon helped to expand the National park system. His images are still featured on many calendars, posters, and books. In 1996, Adams was elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 1980, Adams was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Carter. His 1942 photograph, The Tetons and the Snake River, was one of 115 images to be recorded on the Voyager Space craft.

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