He was not the best student, he had trouble fitting in and expressing his intelligence. A severe earthquake inflicted a serious broken nose as a child, which made him stand out quite a bit. He was later believed to have had dyslexia. He went to numerous schools, only to be home schooled by his aunt and father. He acquired a "legitimizing diploma", the equivalent to completing 8th grade.His solidarity was only matched by his love for nature. He often took long walks on the beach, hikes, and just random scuffling around. By 1920, his career focus was being a musician. And he was good at it. Adams gave up music, however, for photography, a skill encouraged by his artistry in the fine arts. In 1928, he was married. He had two children.1927 was a huge year for hm. He photographed his first fully visualized picture, Monolith, the face of Half Dome. Adams went on to meet Albert Bender, a man who set in motion Ansel's career as a professional photographer. His photos are very well known and admired. I chose this picture of his because it really catches the eye. The simplicity of it causes an over-thinking of the subject, while the mystery of what the building could be only adds to the intrigue.
