Ansel Adams is one of the most famous photographers of all time. He created monumental type photographs by using clear subjects and a full spectrum of contrasting black and white light. This gentleman I met in the visitor centre at Canyon de Chelley Park. He was selling some very nice silver jewelry he made. After talking to him for a while, he commented on my camera and asked if I had heard of Ansel Adams. Well, there was a leading question. He then pulled out a book of Adams photos and described how he had found or was given this old book, and as he was turning the pages, much to his surprise, he was looking at a photo of his mother and sister. He then pulled out about four other books and showed the same photos as were in the first book. This was quite a surprise for us as well - very enjoyable. The cynics would say this was great marketing - making a connection to an obvious landscape photographer. The optimists would say this was wonderful chance connection over an area of mutual interest. I'm quite sure this is the first time I have met a person with a clear connection to Ansel Adams.
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