1. Ansel Adams Nature/Environmentalist Sarah Garcia

2. Biography  Full Name: Ansel Eaton Adams  Born on February 20, 1902 in San Francisco CA, died on April 22, 1984 (age 82) in Montgomery CA.  Adams a type of photographer that likes sharp focused and carefully framed images.  Family migrated from New England and Ireland. Awards: Doctor of Arts, Harvard University Doctor of Arts, Yale University Conservation Service Award, Department of Interior - 1968

3. Childhood  Adams was also interested in music and he taught himself how to play piano and read notes at the age of 12.  Adams was a hyperactive child with few friends. Kicked out from many schools for bad behavior, he was educated by private tutors and members of his family from the age of 12.

4. Childhood  The great earthquake in 1906 broke his nose marking him for life.  He spent his childhood days playing outside where he gained his appreciation for nature, which is now his primary source of inspiration.

5. Start of photography career At age 17 Adams started working at Yosemite National Park as a custodian. His interest in photography while he was there.  Adams participated in the clubs (LeConte Memorial Lodge) annual outing becoming the clubs official photographer. Heinie Fuhrer (Guide) Sierra Club 1928 High Trip

7. Cathedral Spines and Rocks, 1949 From Yosemite Special Edition Photograph Gelatin Silver Approx. 10”x8”, matted size 17”x14”

8. Half Dome from Glacier Point, 1949 From Yosemite Special Edition Photograph Gelatin Silver Approx. 10”x8”, matted size 17”x14”

9. Half Dome, Merced River, Winter, 1938 From Yosemite Special Edition Photograph Gelatin Silver Approx 10”x8”, matted size 17”x14”

10. Early morning, Merced River, 1950 From Yosemite Special Edition Photograph Gelatin Silver Approx 10”x8”, matted size 17”x14”

11. Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Canyon, 1942 Modern Replica 9x7 to 38x30

12. Rose and Driftwood, 1932 Modern Replica 8"x10" to 30"x38"

13. Mount Williamson, 1944 Modern Replica 8x10 to 24x30

14. White House Ruin, 1960 Modern Replica 10x8 to 38x30

15. Banner Peak, Thousand Island Lake,1923 Modern Replica 8x10 to 20x24

16. Golden Gate Headlands,1950 Modern Replica 8"x10" to 20"x24"

17. Emulations

19. References http://shop.anseladams.com/category _s/4.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=4&s how=30&page=1 http://www.theguardian.com/travel/g allery/2012/nov/09/ansel-adams- photography-exhibition-london http://web.archive.org/web/201001030 81953/http://anseladams.com/content /ansel_info/anseladams_biography.ht ml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansel_Ada ms#Works https://www.google.com/#q =ansel+adams+photo+titles+ and+series