Clearing Storm, Sonoma County Hills, California Possibly 1951 - 1981

Ansel Adams's "Clearing Storm, Sonoma County Hills, California" is a stunning black and white photograph capturing the ethereal beauty of a foggy landscape. Taken sometime between 1951 and 1981, the image showcases Adams's mastery of the Zone System, a photographic technique he developed to control tonal values and create precise images. The photograph captures the rolling hills of Sonoma County, California, as they are shrouded in fog, with a hint of sunlight breaking through the clouds. This striking image showcases Adams's signature style of landscape photography, emphasizing the natural world's stark beauty and dramatic grandeur.