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Photography

George McGovern

(8,049 posts) Wed May 21, 2025, 03:28 PM May 21

Henri Cartier-Bresson on Ansel Adams [View all]

“The world is falling apart and he's in California photographing ROCKS!” Henri Cartier-Bresson regarding his colleague Ansel Adams.
In essence, the quote highlights a clash between a more socially conscious approach to photography, exemplified by Bresson's work, and a more focused approach on nature, as represented by Adams and his colleagues.

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Henri Cartier-Bresson on Ansel Adams [View all] George McGovern May 21 OP

Boy, talk about oversimplifying the issues in photography! CaliforniaPeggy May 21 #1

You're welcome Peggy. When I came across this quotation I decided its posting might be controversial . . . George McGovern May 21 #4

Cartier-Bresson, I followed his advice when I was working for the newspaper Walleye May 21 #2

Excellent insightful advice Walleye! Henri was one of a kind. George McGovern May 21 #5

Adams played a significant role in establishing national parks and promoting environmentalism. sop May 21 #3

Thank You sop. Great photographers in their own ways . . . George McGovern May 21 #6

Ansel then replied the "planet is being destroyed and my friend Henri is in Paris shooting picnics and puddles" Blues Heron May 21 #7

Great follow-up Blues Heron. Perfect. Thanks. -- Allan George McGovern May 21 #8

I had never heard this before. Grumpy Old Guy May 26 #9

Yes indeed Ross. Well, I have always admire Carrie-Bresson and respected Adams. Thanks! George McGovern May 26 #10