Entries by The Ansel Adams Gallery

A Winter Lightshow in Yosemite Valley

For the intrepid visitor willing to brave the cold and possibility of snow in the park in winter, Yosemite provides unique rewards. Far from the crowds of campers, hikers, and picnickers who flock to its vistas in the summer months, visitors in winter can experience rare moments of solitude and tranquility amongst the slumbering valleys […]

Story Behind the Image: Monolith, The Face of Half Dome

On the chilly spring morning of April 10th, 1927, Ansel Adams set out along Yosemite’s LeConte Gully to capture an image of the striking sheer face of Half Dome, one of Yosemite National Park’s most iconic natural features. Though Ansel knew the route well, having spent four teenage summers as the keeper of the Sierra Club’s […]

The Art of Winter in Yosemite National Park

Nestled in Yosemite Valley at The Ansel Adams Gallery is a new exhibition of Yosemite photography: an exploration of the park’s striking beauty in winter as captured by our current group of full-time instructors and staff members. This exhibition is now open to the public, and will run through February 22, 2020. It is a special occasion to share this collection of work, as it offers us a lens into the park’s wonders from those who call Yosemite their home.