Kelly McKinley
Cedric Wright
"Ansel Adams Photographing in Yosemite Valley"
1942
This photograph of the famous Ansel Adams was taken by Cedric Wright in 1942. Wright was a wilderness photographer who spent most of his time in the high sierra. He was a mentor and good friend to Ansel Adams, accompanying him on many wilderness trips, and was present when three of his most famous photographs were taken. This image is incredibly beautiful, as it shows the amazing landscape of Yosemite Valley with Half Dome in the background. This image is also unique in that it shows Adams making a photograph, something that isn't usually seen. He's standing on a cool old Woody station wagon, using an old camera. There's something very peaceful about this photo, and the eye is drawn all across the image to the mountains, Adams, and the car, which creates a nice balance.
