... Valley much in the same naturalistic style as photographer Ansel Adams, the major difference being Bierstadt's use of color versus using high contrast black and white values. Light is the most important aspect in this landscape. The sunlight slowly creeps up from behind the cliffs, and gracefully dances along the countryside illuminating the early morning scene. This sunlight is made of warm colors ... being deprived of the sunlight. As the curve of the valley disappears, so does the high value of the farthest visible rock face, as it tucks itself behind the middle ground. Depth is also a...

• Word Count: 548
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... Valley much in the same naturalistic style as photographer Ansel Adams, the major difference being Bierstadt's use of color versus using high contrast black and white values. Light is the most important aspect in this landscape. The sunlight slowly creeps up from behind the cliffs, and gracefully dances along the countryside illuminating the early morning scene. This sunlight is made of warm colors ... being deprived of the sunlight. As the curve of the valley disappears, so does the high value of the farthest visible rock face, as it tucks itself behind the middle ground. Depth is also a...

• Word Count: 548
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School