Ansel Adams

Recently, while reorganizing my desk, I discovered an abundance of stamps.  More stamps, perhaps, than I will ever use.  Among my favorites – Vanishing Species, Songbirds, Edward Hopper Sailboats, American Gardens, and others.    Now I have a new favorite, issued by the USPS last month. These stamps feature spectacular images by American photographer Ansel Adams (1902 – 1984).  Half Dome in Yosemite, the Sierra foothills, and the Golden Gate Bridge are among the stunning images. A year ago, 100 photos by Ansel Adams were on view in an exhibition at the de Young Museum, San…