No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit. Ansel Adams
Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit. Ansel Adams
A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed. Ansel Adams
Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution. Ansel Adams
There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. Ansel Adams
You don’t take a photograph, you make it. Ansel Adams
It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. Ansel Adams