Landscape Journal

LANDSCAPE:

Ansel Adams’ Clearing Winter Storm is an absolutely breath-taking example of landscape photography. I chose this landscape picture because I was drawn to its remarkable beauty, contrast, and clarity. The massiveness of the photograph’s subject alone is unbelievable. I have never been to Yosemite National Park but after seeing this picture, I would love to see its incredible beauty first-hand. The black and white color scheme in the photograph definitely adds to the picture, the stark contrasts enhance the emotions the photograph evokes. The clearing storm symbolizes a break-through in a brooding and terrifying situation. The composition of the photograph is flawless, everything is balanced and my eye is focuses on the picture as a whole. Also the picture has very clear details, so if I wanted to take a closer look, I could do so with satisfaction! I would not change a thing about the photo. It’s lovely. If I could be there, I would be scared, but exhilarated. I would place myself right on top of the cliff in the right-middle area of the photo. That would be one crazy view.