Pure and Straight Photography

Presentation from the session.



Notes from the session.

Task Three 

The image depicts the view of the valley from a mountain situated in the Canyon de Chelly. It was taken in 1941 by American photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams. There are a number of key features within the image typical of the Pure and Straight photographic style. The photograph possesses a maximised depth of field, resulting in sharp focus and heightened texture/detail throughout the print. The image also boasts a full tonal range and strong contrast, with dark shadows and white highlights. The work celebrates the technical aspects of the camera, has been meticulously framed in camera and undergone no manipulation. Additionally, the subject matter reflects Adams's environmental interests.  

Ansel Adams was a founding member of the F64 group. The groups name stems from their use of high F numbers to achieve maximum depth of field within their images.