Surf Sequence 4, San Mateo County Coast, California Possibly 1940 - 1982

Ansel Adams's "Surf Sequence 4, San Mateo County Coast, California" is a stunning black and white photograph taken sometime between 1940 and 1982. The image features the dramatic ebb and flow of waves crashing against the shore, captured in Adams's signature style that utilizes sharp contrast and detail to emphasize the beauty of nature. This photograph showcases Adams's keen eye for capturing the abstract forms of the natural world, emphasizing the stark beauty of the California coastline through meticulous detail and a masterful understanding of light and shadow.