Frost and fire spectacularly fuse in “El Capitan, Winter Sunrise, Yosemite National Park, 1968,” imprinted with the intricate details and textures that are Ansel Adams’ trademark. The legendary photographer, who merged art with environmentalism, used his gorgeous outdoor photography to inspire wilderness preservation. Adams (1902 – 1984) also successfully transformed photography from a staid method of documentation to a rich art form through his emotional, nuanced black and white work while influencing conservation as a Director of the Sierra Club.

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