Ansel Adams

A glorious exhibition of some of Ansel Adams' beautiful black and white photos of Yosemite National Park (as well as a few other national parks and pueblos in New Mexico) dating from the late 1920s to the early 1960s. The earliest photo has a soft focus, almost magical quality. Later photos are sharper but lose none of the sense of looking at a place of wonder. In the days before mass tourism, it's a glimpse into the wilderness. Some of the photos, especially of water or trees, have an almost abstract quality. Others, such as the snowbound trees and lanscapes, are more obviously picturesque. I could quite happily have chosen any print to put on my wall. It's a very rare exhibition where I like every single item on show.