Henri Cartier-Bresson on Ansel Adams

[George McGovern]

“The world is falling apart and he's in California photographing ROCKS!” Henri Cartier-Bresson regarding his colleague Ansel Adams.
In essence, the quote highlights a clash between a more socially conscious approach to photography, exemplified by Bresson's work, and a more focused approach on nature, as represented by Adams and his colleagues.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Boy, talk about oversimplifying the issues in photography!

Bresson is waaaaaaaaaaaay out of line on this.

Yes, we sure do need political art.

We also need art that will feed our souls.

Good grief.

Thanks for the quote, dear George.

[George McGovern]

4. You're welcome Peggy. When I came across this quotation I decided its posting might be controversial . . .

[Walleye]

2. Cartier-Bresson, I followed his advice when I was working for the newspaper

“Anticipate, and then be patient”

[George McGovern]

5. Excellent insightful advice Walleye! Henri was one of a kind.

[sop]

3. Adams played a significant role in establishing national parks and promoting environmentalism.

His work with the Sierra Club led him to actively lobby Congress for the preservation of wilderness areas. Both Cartier-Bresson and Adams were great photographers.

[George McGovern]

6. Thank You sop. Great photographers in their own ways . . .

[Blues Heron]

7. Ansel then replied the "planet is being destroyed and my friend Henri is in Paris shooting picnics and puddles"

[George McGovern]

8. Great follow-up Blues Heron. Perfect. Thanks. -- Allan

[Grumpy Old Guy]

9. I had never heard this before.

That same argument continues to this day.

I compare it to the world of music. Some people love cassical music, others love rock, jazz, country, bluegrass, blues, soul, gospel, Zydeco, Kkesmer, etc.

It's all music, and many professionals admire and learn from those outside their own discipline.

[George McGovern]

10. Yes indeed Ross. Well, I have always admire Carrie-Bresson and respected Adams. Thanks!