Historical Events tagged with "moonrise"
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Ansel Adams Captures Iconic Moonrise Photo
Ansel Adams captured the famous 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico' photograph, transforming the landscape into an iconic image. Utilizing his large-format camera, Adams was inspired by the beautiful lighting over the town, where the moon lit up the clouds against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The photograph not only exemplified the grandeur of the American West but also showcased Adams' mastery of black-and-white photography and the Zone System, which allowed for detailed tonal range. The image became pivotal in American photography, symbolizing the intersection of nature and artistry.
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