"How did you make this photograph?" This is the question Ansel Adams was repeatedly asked throughout his life. In this book, Adams shares the circumstances surrounding the creation of many of his most famous photographs. Each of the 40 photos is superbly reproduced in duotone and accompanied by an engaging and informative narrative that blends his memories of people and places with precise accounts of technical details and aesthetic considerations. The specific technical information about the camera and lens, filters, exposure times, development, and printing provided in each example illustrate his approach and methods and will help amateur and professional photographers learn the craft. Through this case-study approach, Adams's philosophy of art and creativity is revealed: his principles on visualization, image management, and the Zone System are demonstrated, and the colorful story of a lifetime dedicated to photography is unveiled.