He developed the "zone system" for precisely determining the tone found in different parts of his scenes, while his interest in the variety of light and textures led him to join Willard Van Dyke in forming Group f.64 in 1932.
He developed the "zone system" for precisely determining the tone found in different parts of his scenes, while his interest in the variety of light and textures led him to join Willard Van Dyke in forming Group f.64 in 1932. Known for his collaborations with Nancy Newhall, he originally studied music, but in 1927 produced "Parmellian Prints of the High Sierras". The influence of Paul Strand can be seen in works like "Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico" that typify his use of "straight photography". FTP, who was this photographer known for his scenes depicting the mountains of the American west?
He developed the "zone system" for precisely determining the tone found in different parts of his scenes, while his interest in the variety of light and textures led him to join Willard Van Dyke in forming Group f.64 in 1932.
Ansel Adams