Many thanks for putting this video series together Marc. It is priceless. I have watched these videos many times just to soak it all in and try to really get to know Ansel Adams. It's too bad there are not more resources about him out there as he seems to be a very interesting individual with such a unique take on photography and life.
@@marcsilber Learning about Ansel's process, techniques, and way of thinking when making an image and print are just fascinating. It impressed on me that making high quality images and prints is not luck or happenstance it's about knowledge and extreme attention to detail.
I only ran into Ansel once when I lived in California but I've long admired his work. Not long ago, however, I discovered that in addition to his spectacular images in black and white he was also a masterful color photographer despite his reservations about the very limiting capabilities of color processing and printing that existed at the time. For those interested in taking a peek at Ansel's less well known color images I highly recommend the excellent book, "Ansel Adams In Color." Long before the powerful capabilities that came about with the advent of digital photography Ansel was turning out color work easily equaling if not surpassing color imagery being created today!
Most excellent video once again! Very interesting regarding his education. Some of the best computer programmers I knew while in Silicon Valley never had a lick of University training (which today one almost cannot get a job without). Just shows that innate intelligence -- when used correctly/successfully -- can succeed over all the formal education one can be given. Nothing wrong with formal education as it builds a foundation, but the innate intelligence (and attitude to drive it) must be there first. Folks such as Lincoln, Jobs, and Adams are proof of my assertions.
Everybody knows the best time is morning and early evening My question is how did he do it? How did he know what the right light was? Ansel makes it sound so simple and anyone who knows anything about photography and landscape photography knows just how difficult it is to do what he did. He was gifted by God, that simple.
He knew his craft so well and knew the light and conditions, so that he was able to judge, but remember you don't see the times he went out and came back with nothing, but he kept going back!
A highlight of my life was meeting and talking with Ansel Adams. He was a kind and gentle man, and genius photographer.
As always, I learned a great deal from my conversation with Michael.
I love hearing Dr. Adams talk. It must get old for him, but it is appreciated.
Thanks for doing these interviews!
I believe he loves helping others know more about his dad! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much Marc for another great video about Ansel Adams
Many thanks for putting this video series together Marc. It is priceless. I have watched these videos many times just to soak it all in and try to really get to know Ansel Adams. It's too bad there are not more resources about him out there as he seems to be a very interesting individual with such a unique take on photography and life.
I feel the same way and an thrilled to be able to bring him to the world. What resonated the most for you?
@@marcsilber Learning about Ansel's process, techniques, and way of thinking when making an image and print are just fascinating. It impressed on me that making high quality images and prints is not luck or happenstance it's about knowledge and extreme attention to detail.
So true he was a scientist about the whole process.
I only ran into Ansel once when I lived in California but I've long admired his work. Not long ago, however, I discovered that in addition to his spectacular images in black and white he was also a masterful color photographer despite his reservations about the very limiting capabilities of color processing and printing that existed at the time. For those interested in taking a peek at Ansel's less well known color images I highly recommend the excellent book, "Ansel Adams In Color." Long before the powerful capabilities that came about with the advent of digital photography Ansel was turning out color work easily equaling if not surpassing color imagery being created today!
thanks I'll have a look too.
Most excellent video once again! Very interesting regarding his education. Some of the best computer programmers I knew while in Silicon Valley never had a lick of University training (which today one almost cannot get a job without). Just shows that innate intelligence -- when used correctly/successfully -- can succeed over all the formal education one can be given. Nothing wrong with formal education as it builds a foundation, but the innate intelligence (and attitude to drive it) must be there first. Folks such as Lincoln, Jobs, and Adams are proof of my assertions.
true, but they also educated themselves thorough their own study, and application.
Everybody knows the best time is morning and early evening My question is how did he do it? How did he know what the right light was? Ansel makes it sound so simple and anyone who knows anything about photography and landscape photography knows just how difficult it is to do what he did. He was gifted by God, that simple.
He knew his craft so well and knew the light and conditions, so that he was able to judge, but remember you don't see the times he went out and came back with nothing, but he kept going back!
Was there any backstory as to why he refers to his dad on a first name basis as opposed to "dad"? just curious...
He does refer to him as dad too but he talks about Ansel the photographer mostly