Spent the day with Ansel Adams

[ScottWood]

If you have have the chance to attend exhibits of the masters of photography, don't miss it.

I spent most of today at the Phoenix Art Museum immersed in the works of Ansel Adams. Literally 100's of prints that he made himself, not re-prints, originals from the master himself. I have seen his originals before, as many are housed in Tucson at the University of Arizona, but this was a huge exhibit.

It started with a lot of his very early work, including 2 images he took as a child, and then progressed though his life. It even included some of his almost never displayed color work. You could really see how a master actually changed his style though the years.

You really can become a better photographer by seeing a masters work firsthand.

[Bambers]

I would love to see an exhibition of his original work.

I did buy a book of his B&W work called; Ansel Adams 400 Photographs.
It was totally stunning and amazing.
His composition and use of light is fantastic.

[Saknika]

Man... I'd probably have to do some traveling to see anything like that. Unless it comes to Albany, I'm looking at a 3+ hour trip to get to any place that'd host such an event. But it certainly sounds like if I can manage it, it'd be worth it!