
Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park
Story Behind the ImageBridalveil Fall is one of Yosemite's premier attraction. Native Americans referred to Bridalveil as Pohono. Ansel made this classic image in 1927.


Horsetail Fall by Galen Rowell
Story Behind the ImageHorsetail Fall, 1973. The story behind this legendary image by Galen Rowell. This photograph remains the most recognizable image of the famous waterfall.

Half Dome, Merced River, Winter
Story Behind the Image Half Dome, Merced River, Winter is an iconic Ansel Adams photograph. A majestic rock formation that’s almost other-worldly with its steep, sheer face.

Frozen Lake and Cliffs, Sierra Nevada, Sequoia National Park, 1932
Story Behind the ImageIn 1919, Ansel joined the Sierra Club as custodian of their headquarters in Yosemite , during the club outing, he captured "Frozen Lake and Cliffs."

Yosemite Special Edition Photographs Video
Story Behind the ImageWatch a video about Yosemite Special Edition Photographs. Since 1958, The Ansel Adams Gallery has offered these beautiful works of art to original photographs.

Modern Replicas Video
Story Behind the ImageModern Replicas were born from the desire of the artist’s family to create a collection of Ansel Adams prints that showcased the artist throughout his career and delivered at a level of quality comparable to an original.

“Magic, Strength and Beauty:” Ansel Adams in the Southwest
Ansel Adams, Family, and Friends, Story Behind the ImageAnsel Adams traveled to the Southwest to photograph with his son Michael, and captured famous images like “Moonrise Hernandez” while also visiting Georgia O'keeffe's land in Northern New Mexico.

Merced River, Cliffs, Autumn
Story Behind the ImageMerced River, Cliffs, Autumn is a beautiful example of Ansel Adams photography during Fall. The tranquil Merced River reflects the rising cliffs with lush Autumn scenery abounding.

Unearthing the Enigma of Moonrise Over Hernandez
Ansel Adams, Family, and Friends, Story Behind the ImageAnsel Adams’ “Moonrise, Hernandez” stands as one of the most famous and iconic photographic images in history.