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Quote by Ansel Adams

“Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal relationships.”

Quote by Ansel Adams

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Ansel Adams, born on February 20, 1902, and died on April 22, 1984, was a renowned American landscape photographer. His work is known for its exquisite black and white photography techniques and profound representation of natural landscapes. more

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