In meltingly soft sunset hues and the gently diffuse shapes of Impressionist artwork, Peter Adams’ hauntingly beautiful photograph, “Calm,” appears to have been rendered by a brush, rather than a lens. Born in London, Adams became a professional photographer at age 27, conducting business from a pay phone on the street outside his apartment. Adams’ catalog has grown, along with his reputation, to include images from over 40 countries distributed worldwide in newspapers, magazines, advertising, books, CDs and posters.

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