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November 05, 2005
Ansel Adams Says...
When I was watching the Ansel Adams documentary, I was intrigued by a comment that he made which I think sheds light upon one of the discussions we have been having throughout the semester. Our discussion concerned whether we should take pictures to preserve a scene or appreciate it as we see it. Adams said, "You can't help trying to record what you see,". I think this says alot and really gets down to the essence of the arguement. When we take pictures we are attempting to prolong the feelings we get while viewing them. Pictures do just this and Adams, obviously a pioneer in photography, realized this.
Posted by lciscotis at November 5, 2005 01:17 PM
Comments
Adams captured the true essence of photography. He not only captured an image, but a point in time whether it was a change in nature or weather. These aspects were shown so well through his photographs even to the point that they resembled paintings.
--Yasmin
Posted by: Yasmin at November 5, 2005 08:21 PM