1902 - 1984
Ansel Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist, born on February 20, 1902, in San Francisco, California. He is best known for his black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West, particularly Yosemite National Park, and for his role in promoting conservation and environmental preservation. Adams was a key figure in the development of photographic techniques and is recognized for his contributions to the art and science of photography, as well as his advocacy for national parks and wilderness areas.