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Ansel Adams Setting Up Camera

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Photographer Ansel Adams setting up his camera in a wooded waterfront area near Point Lobos.

Date Created:
1968
Creator:
McDougall, Angus

Publication Information

Creator
McDougall, Angus
Date Created
1968

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
35mm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2005-077; CC-10611, roll 3 frame 16a

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012RXV
Legacy ID
WHi 33477

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