Moon And Half Dome Analysis

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Moon and Half Dome by Ansel Adam captures my attention due to its clear and clean shot. Its black and white color helps me focus to the subject of the photo.
This picture illustrates the beauty of the Half Dome under the moonlight. There are three aspects that make this picture stand out; the clear skies, the moonlight and the silhouette of the setting sun. The clear skies help define the beautiful formation of the dome. It accentuates the sharp edges and curve of the cliff that give life to the picture. In addition, the shadow of the sun that starts to cover the precipitous cliff appears that it’s concealing the dome from the coldness of the night, while the gleaming moon starts to shed light. The black and white contrast gives softness and