the competent pianist evolved into a gifted photographer. ansel adams's keeneye spurred him on to master the technical aspects if his new love. he arrived each year at yosemite encumbered with unwieldy photographic gear, notebooks, and maps. he was willing to toil herculean hours if the effort helped improve his skills. yet, despite a rigorous workload, he would allow himself the occasional harmless carousal with his ever-widening circle of friends and colleagues.