Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ansel Adams was the keynote speaker at the 1970 conference of Photographic Scientists and Engineers, and I was impressed by his knowledge of chemistry. While emphasizing the artistic side of photography, Adams spoke with authority before a formidable audience of experts. He surprised me with his understanding of the underlying substrates, halides and sensitization dyes of his chosen medium. Getting to meet him briefly afterwards was a special treat. Some years later, the only other "famous" person I every met was Linus Pauling when I presented my old "College Chemistry" book, which he signed graciously with a bemused smile. Afterwards, I remember thinking what an interesting discussion Adams and Pauling might have made together. Gary Todoroff > > On Mon, 4 Feb 2002, Marc James Small wrote: > > > Ansel Adams, him dead -- but he was born on 4 FEB 1902, so that immortal > > memory turned 100 today. > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html