Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams was an American Photographer, best known for his black-and-white photos taken in Yosemite National Park. He was born on February 20, 1902 in San Francisco, California and he died on April 22, 1984. One of his most famous images was Moon and Half Dome, taken in Yosemite National Park, California:





















 One major artistic principle in this photo is value. The value in this photo ranges from the darkness of the shadows to the whiteness of the moon. There is also shape in this photo because the shape of the mountain really stands out. There is also space in this image because you can tell that the moon is really far away and the mountain is much closer. Here are two more of his photos: