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Robert Adams steered away from dark high contrast images when he began his work in the high plaines of middle Colorado in the early 70's. The bright high altitude sunlight brought a silent energy to his photographs.

 

Henry Wessel allowed the generous light of California to present itself naturally opening up shadowed areas.

 

Neither used filters to artificially darken the sky preferring it's bland appearance.

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Uploaded on September 5, 2025