Ansel Adams

    Before attending private school, Ansel's father and aunt tutored him at home. He was not successful in the many schools he attended before that. Besides being a photographer, Ansel enjoyed nature and taught himself to play the piano and read music. His first fully visualized photograph was created in 1927. This photo was the monolith, The Face Of Half Dome. When Ansel was four he badly broke his nose during an earthquake. The diploma that Ansel earned was equivalent to earning an 8th grade diploma. Ansel was born into a rich family, but in 1907 the family fortune collapsed.
   
      I chose this picture because it means a lot to me. It symbolizes that your life is just like a bumpy  road. It has its bumps and turns and unfortunate accidents. If you do not pay close attention, those short moments in your life will pass you by. Its easy to get lost in if you don't follow the signs. The black & white coloring in this photo makes it seem more realistic. It puts more depth into it all. Brings out the clouds more, and the white lines in the road. No matter where life takes you, you just need to take a deep breath, and go with whatever comes your way.