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Oct 30, 2017 10:09:24   #
lamontcranston
 
"Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space. I know of no sculpture, painting or music that exceeds the compelling spiritual command of the soaring shape of granite cliff and dome, of patina of light on rock and forest, and of the thunder and whispering of the falling, flowing waters. At first the colossal aspect may dominate; then we perceive and respond to the delicate and persuasive complex of nature."


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Oct 30, 2017 12:09:53   #
rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA
 
If we shoot 24/7 for the rest of our lives, we might approach a quarter of his talent and vision.

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Oct 30, 2017 12:19:42   #
via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP
 
lamontcranston wrote:
"Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space. I know of no sculpture, painting or music that exceeds the compelling spiritual command of the soaring shape of granite cliff and dome, of patina of light on rock and forest, and of the thunder and whispering of the falling, flowing waters. At first the colossal aspect may dominate; then we perceive and respond to the delicate and persuasive complex of nature."



And you have permission to use the photograph in this way? Or, is this photograph, to your knowledge, in the public domain? Is there a question or point to the post? Just wondering...

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Oct 30, 2017 12:38:00   #
lamontcranston
 
via the lens wrote:
And you have permission to use the photograph in this way? Or, is this photograph, to your knowledge, in the public domain? Is there a question or point to the post? Just wondering...


In the public domain as well as his comments on the Yosemite Valley where he spent much of his photographic life. The man is a legend and I thought this portrait of him was a great tribute to one of the greatest photographers of all times. His work extended from the 20's to the 80's and the Yosemite Valley was the subject of some of his greatest photographs. Of course, there would be no point to the post to someone who has no idea who he was.

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Oct 30, 2017 12:42:04   #
wanderingbear Loc: San Diego
 
I don't know what level of photographer you are, But my friend your tribute to Ansel is beautiful and poetic.

Thank You for the start of my day.

The Wandering Bear

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Oct 30, 2017 13:04:48   #
via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP
 
lamontcranston wrote:
In the public domain as well as his comments on the Yosemite Valley where he spent much of his photographic life. The man is a legend and I thought this portrait of him was a great tribute to one of the greatest photographers of all times. His work extended from the 20's to the 80's and the Yosemite Valley was the subject of some of his greatest photographs. Of course, there would be no point to the post to someone who has no idea who he was.


O', I have a very good idea of who he was and most likely know as much if not more than you do about him, from the smallest detail to the largest and most well-know detail. For example, I know that his drive regarding photography caused him to die with no family in attendance and only his photography assistant to be by his side; I know that his constant striving in photography caused him to have a very unhappy marriage although he and his wife stayed together and that his children had little love for him; I know that he was a "ladies man," and loved alcohol and parties. I know that it is because of him that we all know photography as an art today and that if not for him and his incredible intellect photography might not be what it is today nor, most likely, would our technology in the art of photography be what it is. Other than Edward Stieglitz, Ansel Adams contributed the most knowledge and insight into photography and into placing it as an art than any other photographer of his day . I study him extensively and have learned much through this study about how to take a photo; I'm much more an f.64 type than a Pictorial type. I just wanted to check that this particular photo was in the public domain, as many are, since we are all, as photographers, concerned with that when a photo is posted, it would be good to say that in the post, attribution is usually good when posting a photo. I also wanted to know if there was an actual point, a discussion point, so to speak, not just a quote. I've read almost, have one more book to get, every bio written about him and his auto-biography and his letters and his photo technique books. Just now I'm finishing up the f.64 book, good read and includes a lot of information on the other photographers "in the day." In fact one of them, Walker Evans, currently has an exhibition at the San Francisco Modern Museum of Art for all the Northern California photographers on this site, it goes until February. Also getting to know Doreathea Lange better through books on her. It's too bad I don't have a better memory, darn! Do not assume, based on responses, what people might know or not know about a particular subject.

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Oct 30, 2017 13:14:10   #
lamontcranston
 
via the lens wrote:
O', I have a very good idea of who he was and most likely know as much if not more than you do about him, from the smallest detail to the largest and most well-know detail.


Good for you. Thank you for all the information about "you". Have a nice day.

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Oct 30, 2017 13:20:02   #
via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP
 
lamontcranston wrote:
Good for you. Thank you for all the information about "you". Have a nice day.


I'm sorry if I've offended you and I did not mean to do that. It's just that you threw out a sort of insult in the form of suggesting I knew nothing so I responded with the fact that I am a huge Ansel Adams fan and study him. I'm looking now for the photographer of the photo, since it was obviously not him and I'm curious. I know I've seen it before. I'm always up for discussing Ansel and his life and his contribution to photography. Again, really sorry if I offended you.

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Oct 30, 2017 13:21:44   #
via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP
 
Found the attribution:

Ansel Adams with his camera. Photo by J. Malcolm Greany [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Oct 30, 2017 13:54:02   #
lamontcranston
 
via the lens wrote:
... It's just that you threw out a sort of insult in the form of suggesting I knew nothing so I responded with the fact that I am a huge Ansel Adams fan and study him. I'm looking now for the photographer of the photo, since it was obviously not him and I'm curious. I know I've seen it before. I'm always up for discussing Ansel and his life and his contribution to photography...


The statement was not directed at you or to anyone specific, it was just a comment that is a truism. The portrait has a wide distribution on the internet. I saw it on a post celebrating his birthday. I have also seen it on Facebook on the Old Time Photos website.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/20/ansel-adams-birthday-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-photographer_n_2719675.html

https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldendaysphotos/permalink/749293441945392/?comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22O%22%7D

I also wondered who the photographer might have been. I have seen no reference to that. I suspect it may have been his assistant. It is definitely a posed photograph. I found it interesting because I love those old cameras and the fact that his left hand appears to be holding a Gossen lightmeter. I suspect if he were still living today he might still be using a large-format camera to capture the types of images he is so famous for.

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Oct 30, 2017 14:04:45   #
lamontcranston
 
via the lens wrote:
Found the attribution:

Ansel Adams with his camera. Photo by J. Malcolm Greany [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons


Any idea if that was Ansel's assistant? Wikipedia describes him as "a friend of Ansel Adams, with whom he collaborated."

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Oct 30, 2017 14:45:16   #
BebuLamar
 
I don't think you should post an image that is not yours.

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Oct 30, 2017 15:54:45   #
Photocraig
 
Important, for me, is the look of joy and wonder on Ansel's face. That state is what I seek when I am making photographs. Someday, I hope I'll feel close to what he seems to be feeling, and someday, I hope I'll produce a photo worthy ........................

Thank you Ansel for all of the inspiration, education and fabulous Masterworks you left us.
C

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Oct 30, 2017 16:57:41   #
Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.
 
via the lens wrote:
O', I have a very good idea of who he was and most likely know as much if not more than you do about him, from the smallest detail to the largest and most well-know detail. For example, I know that his drive regarding photography caused him to die with no family in attendance and only his photography assistant to be by his side; I know that his constant striving in photography caused him to have a very unhappy marriage although he and his wife stayed together and that his children had little love for him; I know that he was a "ladies man," and loved alcohol and parties. I know that it is because of him that we all know photography as an art today and that if not for him and his incredible intellect photography might not be what it is today nor, most likely, would our technology in the art of photography be what it is. Other than Edward Stieglitz, Ansel Adams contributed the most knowledge and insight into photography and into placing it as an art than any other photographer of his day . I study him extensively and have learned much through this study about how to take a photo; I'm much more an f.64 type than a Pictorial type. I just wanted to check that this particular photo was in the public domain, as many are, since we are all, as photographers, concerned with that when a photo is posted, it would be good to say that in the post, attribution is usually good when posting a photo. I also wanted to know if there was an actual point, a discussion point, so to speak, not just a quote. I've read almost, have one more book to get, every bio written about him and his auto-biography and his letters and his photo technique books. Just now I'm finishing up the f.64 book, good read and includes a lot of information on the other photographers "in the day." In fact one of them, Walker Evans, currently has an exhibition at the San Francisco Modern Museum of Art for all the Northern California photographers on this site, it goes until February. Also getting to know Doreathea Lange better through books on her. It's too bad I don't have a better memory, darn! Do not assume, based on responses, what people might know or not know about a particular subject.
O', I have a very good idea of who he was and most... (show quote)


Was it really necessary to high lite some less "savory" aspects of the man's life to confirm your knowledge of him?

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Oct 30, 2017 17:02:10   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
If we shoot 24/7 for the rest of our lives, we might approach a quarter of his talent and vision.


Grossly exaggerated. His talent was in the dark room and having someone expert in marketing handle his affairs.

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