Early American Photographer documents Earth Art

Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was a famous American photographer, renowned not only for his prints, but also his environmental conscious attitude. His pictures of the American West and Yosemite National Park are among the most famous documenting the contents of nature. Adams often focused on the landscape of the land, however, he did also snap a few close ups that resonate some of the works we've recently seen.

Petroglyphs, Monument Valley, Utah 1958


He often documented with his photographs, as seen with the ancient writings above, however in some instances, he became the artist as seen to the right.

Rose and Driftwood, San Francisco, California, 1932