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Ansel Adams

 I absolutely love this picture. Tioga Pass in the winter time. The ground is covered by a slight layer of snow, the water beginning to freeze. The white really contrasts with the darkness of the trees and water, bringing a light and calming feel to this particular photo.

Ansel Adams' life began with a tough start. His family struggled with recovering from several natural disasters that happened during his early childhood. As he grew, he struggled with attending normal, public schools due to problems with fitting in. He was tutored by his father and aunt before attending private school. He later believed that he could have been diagnosed with hyperactivity. What was truly amazing, is that he began to teach himself how to play the piano. Why is that amazing? Simply because learning how to play the piano takes time and patience. Eventually, he began to take lessons, began to take it more seriously. The music industry was originally his intended profession. But, he came to realize that photography was much more important to him.

With time, he began to take refuge at the Sierra Club, in the Yosemite National Park. His writings began to appear in the Club's magazine.The year 1927 was a very pivotal year for him. The Monolith, the Face of the Half Dome, was his first fully visualized photograph. The same year, he took his first High Trip. He also met his partner, Edward Weston. They became very close friends and colleagues. In 1934, he was elected into the club's board of Electors and was a renowned photographer of the park. In 1964, he founded Group f/64 with the help of a few others.

Turns out, Adams was a party man. He favored alcohol, friends, and parties. He liked to go out, attend social matters besides taking pictures. Friends described him as; "Outgoing" and "Fun". I find that pretty interesting to know. Its not something you would typically expect from a photographer.

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I chose this photo because it's simply beautiful. The photographer did an amazing job of capturing the landscape. The water looks like mist swirling and crawling over the rocks.

This picture reminded me much of a mirror effect. The viewer could have a hard time telling which is he water and which is land, simply stunning. The water in serene, no ripples, and the fall colors really tie it together.

Found Faces Story

The Dull Life of Penny

Hello. My name is Penny. No last name. I don't recall much of my childhood, I suffered a traumatic brain injury, when i took a bad fall off the wall. My screws literally came loose. It took many years of intensive therapy, but now I am back to my regular self. I found a new job, one that I love. I simply hang on the wall, looking happy as people take paper towels from me. I make people happy, therefore I am happy. 

Now as for family, I have none. It honestly doesn't seem as bad as you think. I get to live an independent life. No worries, no stress, no drama. Don't get me wrong, someday I would like to settle down, but for now, I'm happy where I'm at.

I have a hidden talent that I don't really share with people. When the grounds close and nobody is around, I sing. I am very talented. Well, at least I believe I am. Nobody has ever heard me sing. One day, I hope to become a famous superstar, sharing my musical talents with the world. But that's in the future, and I am still hanging on the wall, dispensing paper towels. 

To be honest, I don't mind the job, I just get bored after a while. I want to be more than just a dispenser. I want to be famous! Hopefully one day I'll reach my goal, but for now, I'm just going to hang here on the wall, quietly singing to myself. 

My favorite past time has to be reading. I absolutely love to read. It has really helped me broaden my vocabulary. I have learned how to be more literate, more professional sounding. Favorite book? Oh my.. Tis impossible for me to have one favorite book. There are far too many to choose from.

Well, I appreciate you taking your time to sit here and listen to my story. So long and farewell.