Ansel Adams was an influential American photographer known for his black and white photographs of nature. Born in 1902, he found his appreciation for nature while working in Yosemite National Park. Adams was inspired by photographer Paul Strand and his photos inspired others to appreciate natural beauty. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980 for his efforts to capture nature through photography before passing away in 1984 at age 82.

1. Ansel Adams
1902-1984

2. Biography
• Born February 8th, 1902.
• Visionary figure in nature photography.
• Known for his signature black and white
photographs.
• Working in Yosemite helped him realize his
appreciation for nature.
• Passed away on April 22nd, 1984, at age of 82.

4. Adams Influence?
• Paul strand was Adams
greatest influence.

7. Ansel; an inspiration
• Ansel was a very liked photographer, a favorite
of most.
• “These” He said. “are some of the finest
photographs I have seen” –Stiegliz
• People looked up to him, found what he did to
be amazing and loved his work with every bit
of their body.

9. Importance
• Adams photographs are well recognized for
the black-and-white shots.
• His photos inspire an appreciation for natural
beauty.
• In 1980 Adams got the Presidential Medal of
Freedom, for his efforts to capture and savor
the pictures of nature in it’s best of times.

14. • “A good photograph is knowing where to
stand”
• - Ansel Adams

15. Works Cited
• http://www.anseladams.com/
• Http://www.zpub.com/sf/history/adams.html
• http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors
/a/ansel_adams.html