It just doesn't get any better...

than this. I woke up to my birthday wish of fresh powder being answered and had a fabulous day on the mountain with friends. In my thoughts today was a giant in the world of photography who shares the same birthdate minus the year naturally! In his honor, black and white...

Ansel Adams was born on February 20, 1902, in San Francisco, California. Adams rose to prominence as a photographer of the American West, particularly Yosemite National Park, using his work to promote conservation of wilderness areas. His iconic black-and-white images helped to establish photography among the fine arts. He died in Monterey, California, on April 22, 1984.