Landscape Photographer George Fiske - Landscape Photographer By: Alex Macnab This picture is of Galen Clark, he was a friend of George, and this picture was taken by George. (Year Unknown)

Biography Fiske was born in Amhearst, New Hampshire on October 22, 1835. His work appears in two books. In the Heart of the Sierras by James Mason Hutchings, and in The Yosemite Valley by Galen Clark. He is a Landscape Photographer George commited suicide - because he was “tired of living” - one day before his 83rd birthday.

Yosemite Valley In The Snow The Yosemite Valley (1910) A book written by Galen Clark, with pictures taken by Fiske. Fiske was helping his friend who was having money troubles. Yosemite Valley In The Snow (Year Unknown) Yosemite In The Snow (Year Unknown) Dancing Twins (Year Unknown)

Ansel Adams George Fiske inspired him to become a photographer. He found his photos in a book titled In the Heart of the Sierras while he was sick. The book got him interested enough to convince his parents to vacation in the Yosemite National Park.

Questions for Picture #1 The picture of Galen Clark uses natural lighting and appears to be coming from behind the giant rock formation. The main subject is Galen standing on said rock formation, I can tell because he stands out compared to all the natural stuff. The rule of thirds applies to this picture, as the main focus is shown in the top right area, while leading lines also leads you to Galen. I think the photographer is trying to show the beauty of nature and how you can show how beautiful the world is. I chose this photograph over other ones I found because Clark and Fiske were great friends, and I know that if they were alive, they would be appreciative.

Questions for Picture #2 The picture titled “Yosemite In The Snow” uses natural lighting, most likely from behind the photographer because there is no glare. The main subject of the photo is the rock formation on the left hand side of the photo, at the top. It just pops out compared to everything else. The rule of thirds and leading lines both apply to this photo because the subject is in the top left, where the rule of thirds would apply, and the side of the formation leads you up to the focus at the top. The photographer is trying to communicate how beautiful he believes Yosemite is. I chose this photograph because I just really like how the snow looks everywhere.

Questions for Picture #3 The picture titled “Dancing Twins” uses natural lighting, where it may be coming from behind the mountain, like it appears in the picture of Galen Clark. The main subject is the dancing twins on top of the mountain, everything leads to them. The lighting shows their outline, and makes it look like it could be anyone, and it makes it look extremely beautiful. The lines of the mountain lead you to the dancing twins and they just look great dancing in such a place. The photographer is trying to communicate how anyone can go to him, and get their picture taken on the rock. I chose this picture because I think the twins could tell a story, one I am too lazy to look up.

Questions for Picture #4 The picture titled “Yosemite Valley In The Snow” uses natural lighting, coming from behind the photographer. The main subject is the valley showing in the mid-bottom-left, I can tell because it’s the only place that stands out in my eyes. If you look at the rule of thirds, this photo fits it at the intersection of the left and bottom line. The photographer is trying to communicate how beautiful Yosemite looks during the Winter. I chose this photograph because if I had the chance, I would go to this exact location, and vacation there.

Citations Photo Citations www.wikipedia.com www.acpillsburyfoundation.org/Fiske--George.html Photo Citations www.wikipedia.com http://www.oac.cdlib.org/view?docId=tf238nb395&doc.view=items&style=oac4&item.position=61