Question 1: Today, we are celebrating Ansel Adams’ birthday. He was a …
- Landscape photographer
- Fashion photographer
- Wildlife photographer
Correct Answer: Landscape photographer
Fact: Ansel Adams, born in 1902 in San Francisco, was known for his black-and-white landscape photographs that captured the raw beauty of America’s wild areas. Along with Willard Van Dyke, he co-founded Group f/64, a collective of photographers dedicated to promoting ‘pure photography.’ This movement emphasized sharp detail and the full tonal spectrum in images, celebrating photography as an art form distinct from other mediums.
Question 2: Which method was developed by Ansel Adams and Fred Archer to control exposure in photography?
- Zone System
- Rule of thirds
- Forced perspective
Correct Answer: Zone System
Fact: The Zone System, developed around 1939-1940, is a systematic approach to achieving optimal exposure and tonal control in photography. It divides the tonal range into 11 zones, from pure black (Zone 0) to pure white (Zone X), with each zone representing a one-stop difference in exposure. Photographers use the system to pre-visualize how elements of a scene will appear in the final image.
Question 3: In photography, ‘golden hour’ refers to the time when the sun is …
- Low above the horizon
- Directly overhead
- Below the horizon
Correct Answer: Low above the horizon
Fact: Also known as the magic hour, the golden hour is a coveted time for photographers due to its soft, diffused light. It occurs twice a day, shortly after sunrise and just before sunset. Unlike harsh midday sunlight, golden hour light is less intense, reducing glare and enhancing textures. This makes it ideal for capturing portraits, landscapes, and architectural details with a natural glow.