Ansel Adams is referred to be the innovator of the black and white photo style photography. At an early age, Adams was troubled. He was sick very often and was hyperactive in school. Those traits combined had resulted in having to leave several public schools. At the age of 12, he began schooling with family members and private tutors. Before the launch of his photography career he joined the Sierra Club. There he participated with several others protecting the nature. His first photo, "Monolith, the Face of Half Dome" in 1927. Ansel also worked with color photos in all landscapes, received awards from both Harvard and Yale, and is a member of the California Hall of Fame.
I chose this picture because the black and white effect really outlines the sun's rays and the rock shadows.