A Fuller Landscape

“In the big-picture context of his career, these assignments run contrary to the all-too-glossy perception of Adams perennially wandering the wilderness with a large-format camera waiting for the perfect moment of light upon a natural landscape. By contrast, Adams’ for-hire assignments were working-class jobs in which he shot an eclectic mix of portraits, architecture and manual labor.” A very interesting look at Ansel Adams other photography: his work for hire. The article includes many photos, including an Ansel Adams selfie. Lost California photos from Ansel Adams raise compelling questions.