Ansel Adams

I never really thought of myself as a teacher, but I have always enjoyed sharing what I know.

The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.

To me, a photograph should be a revelation, not a lecture.

Life is a great adventure, and photography is one of the most exciting ways to explore it.

The print is the performance, and I want it to be as perfect as possible.

I have been writing and talking about the environment for years, but it was not until I began to photograph it that I truly understood its fragility.

Humor is a great lubricant for the wheels of life.

The most important thing about photography is seeing.

I hope that my work will encourage others to see the beauty in the ordinary.

Photography demands patience and a sense of timing.

In nature, there is no such thing as a straight line; everything is curved.

The Sierra Nevada is a place of endless inspiration and challenge.

I believe that conservation is the most important issue facing humanity today.

A photograph is worth a thousand words, but only if it speaks to the heart.

My last words? Keep shooting, the light is perfect.