My Favorite Ansel Adams Photo

ANSEL ADAMS

     Ansel Adams was a great photographer who took many interesting pictures.  This post is about one of my favorites, a photo entitled "North Dome, Royal Arches, Washington Column, and Mount Watkins, sunrise".  It was taken in Yosemite Valley around 1936.  

     This photo is probably my favorite because it is a scenic photo and is basically just cool.  I like the way the trees and plants in the foreground are in pretty sharp focus, whereas the rocks in the background are in a somewhat softer focus.  

     If I had been there, I may not have snapped a photo, but I understand why Mr. Adams did.  I would enjoy seeing it and the surrounding area in person.  Perhaps I will someday!

- Ian Laird      

RADICAL THINKER    

About Me

A. Birth

1. I am 11 years old and was born on November 18, 2001.
2. I was born at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.

B. Family

1. My parents are Scott and Rebecca Laird
2. My younger brothers are MacGregor and Nathan Laird.
3. Our dog's name is Magnolia.
4. My cat's name is Clover.
5. My chickens are Comber, Brooke, Lovely, Darky, Mercy and Little Red.

C. Education

1. I am in 6th grade.
2. I attended Delevan Elementary School from kindergarten through grade 4.
3. I was homeschooled last year, and still am this year.

D. Special interests and hobbies

1. I played baseball from age 4 until age 10.
2. I have played the recorder since I was 9.
3. I am learning to play the piano.
4. I have participated in my church's annual Kid's Musical since I was 6.
5. I have danced in my mom's dance school since I was 8.
6. I have participated in Boy Scouts since I was 9.   

Bach & Haydn

Bach & Haydn were both very impressive composers. This report is about both of them.

Johann Sebastian Bach:

Johann Sebastian Bach was born in northern Germany in the year 1685. Music was his passion from a fairly young age, and his desire was to please God with his music. Interesting Fact: Bach wrote over 200 church cantatas!


Franz Joseph Haydn:

Franz Joseph Haydn was born in the year 1732 and spent his early adult years in Vienna, a city in what is now Austria. Around age 30, he began to make his name as a composer, and became the prince's kappellmiester, or musical director. Haydn wanted to honor God with his works. Interesting Fact: Haydn wrote 104 symphonies that earned him the nickname ' Father of Symphonies'.

Bach and Haydn were both inspiring composers and great people who praised God through their musical works.

By: Ian Laird