Ansel Adams born on February 20 1902. he was best known for a black and white photographer. he was born in San Fran Cisco California. he took lots of landscape photos and most of were outside. he took great quality photos which were mainly in the wilderness and had very good views. This photo was taken by ansel Adams near a lake. it shows the reflection of the lake and gives out a nice contrast.on a black and white photo, to make it have nice contrast, you have to have bright whites and dark blacks for what you want in the photo to pop out at the viewer.