Renowned nature photographer Ansel Adams’ awe-inspiring portrayal of the “The Tetons and the Snake River” is an iconic image which symbolizes wild America, poignently expressing in luminous black and white the harmony between humanity and wilderness. Adams (1902 – 1984) was a staunch environmentalist who profoundly impacted wilderness preservation through his legendary photographs. Intensely committed to promoting photography as a fine art, Adams was also key in establishing a photography department at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.

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