Monolith, the Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California Possibly 1927 - 1980

"Monolith, the Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California" is a striking black and white photograph by renowned American photographer Ansel Adams. Taken sometime between 1927 and 1980, the image showcases Adams' mastery of the Zone System, a technique for controlling contrast and detail in photographs. The imposing, snow-capped granite cliff of Half Dome dominates the composition, its textured surface rendered with clarity and depth, emphasizing the vastness and raw beauty of Yosemite National Park. This iconic image, typical of Adams' work, captures the majesty of the American West and cemented his legacy as a pioneer of landscape photography.