The Ansel Adams Gallery - Photographs by Ansel Adams and select landscape photographers

In the summer of 1901, a landscape painter and political cartoonist for the San Francisco Chronicle by the name of Harry Best took an excursion to Yosemite Valley to camp and paint. Little did he know that this trip would have, indirectly, such an impact on so many, or that we, his descendants, would be telling this story now, nearly a century later. That summer he met Anne Rippey, a beautiful young woman working as an assistant in one of the photography studios in the Valley. After a whirlwind courtship, the two married on July 28 at the base of Bridal Veil Fall. After the ceremony, they stopped the incoming stagecoach to have everyone celebrate with them. Rumor has it that several men were courting Ms. Rippey that summer, and Harry s success lay in his persistence and having sent back to San Francisco for an engagement ring . That winter, Harry applied to the U.S. Army, Yosemite administrators at the time, for a permit to operate a studio business. The following summer, in 1902, the Bests opened their studio in a tent in Yosemite Valley. Thereafter, Harry and Anne returned to Yosemite each summer, building the original Studio in the Old Yosemite Village in 1904. Best s Studio was a family affair from the earliest. Not only was it a husband and wife team producing and selling paintings, painted photographs, and photo finishing, but the Studio also represented Arthur and Alice Best, Harry s brother and sister-in-law. Harry was successful both as a businessman and painter: Best s Studio is the last of several artist s studios that were established around the turn of the century, and paintings of his have hung in the White House and San Francisco s Bohemian Club for many years. His, and the company s, success is attributed to a deep commitment to Yosemite National Park and the desire to share and create a positive Park experience for the visitors. Harry and Anne s daughter Virginia was born in 1904, and grew up spending summers in Yosemite until 1926 when the family...

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Lee Henderson Photography - Fine Art Landscape Photography

Elegant fine art landscape photography by Internationally renowned landscape photographer Lee Henderson. Lee Henderson is an internationally recognized master landscape photographer. His style has been described as elegant and peaceful. More at ease in nature than in civilization, when working with the camera in remote locations he feels subtle patterns and luminosities overlooked by most. His eye strives to abstract segments of the landscape, often to the point of removing context. This abstraction shows the interplay of light, shadow, shapes and tones; yet it leaves much room for interpretation. It forces the viewer to engage the imagination. Through this philosophy of abstract representationalism, Lee creates meditative images that bring awareness of each tone, shade and texture to its fullest. Lee s images are treasured by those who seek awareness of, and deeper meaning in, the visual poetry of nature.

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James Rathbun.com

Welcome to James Rathbun.com featuring the photography of James L. Rathbun. An enthusiastic outdoors man, James brings is unique perspective, outlook and philosophy of life to his photography. Visit some special places along with James and share in some of his stories and exploits as he continues to explore and enjoy the land around us all. James Rathbun is a photographer who brings his spirit and passion for nature to all of his images.

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Mike Bonsall Photography - based in Guernsey, Channel Islands

This site is dedicated to showcasing the spectacular landscape photography of Mike Bonsall who is a professional photographer based in Guernsey Channel Islands. Mike also undertakes Wedding Portrait and Corporate work

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Guernsey Landscape Photographer Dan Edmunds - Spectacular Photography Prints

Inspiring photographic prints of Guernsey Bretagne the UK and New Zealand from Channel Islands based landscape photographer Dan Edmunds. Ready to frame prints block mounted images canvas mounted images and panoramic displays are available to purchase here.

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