Adams and Baules

I found the work of Adams to be very detailed and it gave me a sense of awe. Adams constructed his photography in way compared to composition. With the final performance being the print. His work really captures natures true beauty and what it provides for all of us. I think Adams said it well when he stated"To photograph truthfully, you have to see beneath the surface". What is its purpose? Why is this here? Taking a photograph is a form of personal expression, you put a lot of thought into it. I think that Adams put special emphasise on the shadows and values of the print. His work showed the computations of life through rock formations, with Yosemite being the prime subject. One thing that separates him from others is that he focuses on one subject. Baules work is similar in that, his images show nature and focuses on signals of past times. Baules shows this through images of trees and how they relate to society. These images show life and mimic communities in which we live. The trees reflect uniformity in our culture. There are many ways to interpret the value and signification of trees. I think Baules focuses on the changes over time and also the ability to appreciate the beauty of the earth.