Ansel Adams
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Ansel Adams

United States • 1902 - 1984

You don't take a photograph, you make it.

Biography

Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was an American photographer renowned for his black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West, particularly the national parks. A passionate nature lover, Adams developed a precise photographic technique, including the invention of the "Zone System," which allowed for meticulous control over exposure and contrast. Beyond his artistic achievements, Adams was a dedicated environmentalist, using his work to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of nature. His iconic images of Yosemite and other wilderness areas have become symbols of landscape photography and environmental conservation. Adams exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world, and his work continues to influence generations of photographers today.

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When was Ansel Adams born?
The year of birth of the artist is: 1902