Sets Part 2

Artist of Selection: Ansel Adams

Message: I aim to capture the timeless beauty of nature’s rocky landscapes. Let my photos inspire you to appreciate and protect our planet’s wonders. Embrace and preserve the treasures that surround us.

In this photo the subject is on nature (rocks specifically) and the entire picture is black and white colored. There are often far away objects like mountains in Adams’ works and that is a very special feature of him.

One of Adams’ notable contributions was his focus on the American West, particularly the national parks and wilderness areas. He captured iconic locations such as Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone National Park. His photographs often emphasized the grandeur and majesty of these landscapes, showcasing their vastness, intricate details, and interplay of light and shadow.

I was inspired by Ansel Adams’ nature photography and wanted to capture the same beauty in my own work. I studied his photographs to understand his techniques and set out to replicate them. I spent time outdoors, carefully composing my shots to showcase the intricate details and vastness of nature. I played with lighting and shadows to evoke the same emotions that Adams’ photos conveyed. While I aimed to develop my own style, exploring Adams’ techniques helped me appreciate the profound beauty of nature and its impact on photography.

Green Photos:

I chose to take pictures of grass as I did not have access to parks or mountains i chose to focus on small features of nature like grass. Black and White is very commonly seen in Adams’ works, when i was incorporating black and white into my photography, I focus on contrast to create impact. I seek out scenes with strong tonal variations, emphasizing textures and patterns to make them stand out. Simplifying the composition helps draw attention to the essential elements, such as shapes and lines. I pay close attention to light and shadows, using them to add depth and drama to my images. Ultimately, I use black and white to evoke specific moods and emotions, letting the absence of color enhance the narrative of my photographs.’

Red Photos:

In Adams’ works, rocks became timeless sculptures, their brittle or soft surfaces and rugged forms embodying a sense of enduring strength and the passage of time. One iconic artwork by Ansel Adams that prominently features rocks is “Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite National Park” taken in 1944. In this photograph, Adams captures the towering granite formations of Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome in the background, while the snow-covered rocks in the foreground add a sense of texture and contrast, creating a striking composition that showcases the enduring presence of nature’s rocky landscapes.

For this Red Set of photos I focused on rocks, I was inspired by “Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite National Park” where the focus of the paeagraph were on rocks and mountains behind them. I realized Icould replicate this style with the rock pit outside the cafeteria and I tried to make a small scale version of Adams’ work in Picture 1.

Contact Sheet Set 2