Carolyn Devonshire Poet Lyric

Amazing Art of Ansel Adams

Shadows of light and darkness
Contrasting images of El Capitan
Half Dome sliced by an ice age glacier

I met him that day in Yosemite
Touched by the unique qualities of his photos
Fine prints are displayed at his gallery

I marveled at his skill
Black and white contrasts 
Create spiritual moments and introspection

I brought him home with me
His work now hangs in my office
Ever inspiring, ever grand



*Written March 15, 2015, by Carolyn Devonshire in honor of black-and-white photographer Ansel Adams and his stunning photos of Yosemite National Park.

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Dorian Petersen Potter April 16, 2015 at 5:56 PM Very nice pen Carol! Very lovely piece about Ansel Adams, dear friend.I dabble very seriously into photography so I'm familiar with his works, I even have a book somewhere around my studio that I got many years ago and its about him and his amazing unique work!I love to read bios so much among other favorite subjects of mine so there I read about him:) Enjoyed your piece very much so.A 7 from me!Wishing you a very lovely week!In his light! God bless you! :) D

Maurice Yvonne April 12, 2015 at 7:14 PM First belated congratulations! Secondly another great write!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 2, 2015 at 4:24 AM Very captivating write Carolyn with quite an information too in this,, big congrats on ur win!

Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 3:36 AM Hi Carolyn! Pleased to be back with congratulations. Hope you are keeping well. Hugs ... paul

Connie Marcum Wong March 30, 2015 at 5:42 PM Big congrats on your wonderful win Carolyn!

Jan Allison March 30, 2015 at 2:49 PM You have inspired me to check out his work - many congrats on your win Carolyn:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 20, 2015 at 1:02 PM I also love his work. In my first apartment, I had some of his prints hanging. I wish I still had them...hugs, Rhonda

Connie Marcum Wong March 18, 2015 at 10:37 PM I am familiar with this wonderful work Carolyn. How nice you got to know him through his art and enjoy owning his work.

Emile Pinet March 18, 2015 at 1:14 PM You craft a picture with your words that bring your experiences alive in the reader's mind. Emile.

Daver Austin March 18, 2015 at 10:12 AM Not familiar with his work, but shall look it up. Love, daver

Hannington Mumo March 18, 2015 at 8:01 AM The great pen that is Ms Devonshire, I would read all your poems and never get bored the smallest bit...a 7.

James Horn March 17, 2015 at 6:50 PM All things start out black and white, So you eventually will get them right. Have saved place for each one in my heart, Even tough we are miles apart. At another picture of his will look and think of the time it took, To have explained in picture form a bright day about to have a big storm. James Thomas Horn

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2015 at 3:59 PM Nicely done. I feel bad I know nothing about black and white art to do a poem on this topic. HOpe I still have time!

Bl Devnath March 17, 2015 at 2:05 PM Loved much your style of writing, that's beautifully done. Some paintings carry beautiful information and inspires a lot. Rightly said here. Wish you good luck. Loved always my lovely friend,bl

Constance La France March 16, 2015 at 3:43 PM Carolyn, love your poem, well done write and if for a contest best of luck, I recently have a love for black and white photography and paintings, they seem to speak to my soul and thanks for your thoughtful comment on my poetry. . .

David Meade March 15, 2015 at 9:52 PM I have spent many hours with Ansel and hiking Yosemite . . . his art in all shades of blacks and greys fills my heart with adventure. Your words gave me a glimpse of you . . . a delightful portrait. 7 Carolyn Devonshire March 17, 2015 at 11:52 AM Dear David, I wish I could visit Yosemite again. The Ansel Adams museum there was filled with wonderful black-and-white photographs. Thanks for letting me know you've scaled the peaks and valleys in Yosemite, my favorite national park.

Jack Horne March 15, 2015 at 5:21 PM so good to see you back on Soup, my friend - lovely write (will have to check out this artist)

Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2015 at 3:32 PM As is this poem!

Paul Callus March 15, 2015 at 3:31 PM This is lyrical beauty, Carolyn! I have to admit that I had to search Ansel Adams and discovered what a capable artist he was. Black & White photos will continue to impress. I hope this is for Giorgio's contest; it would make a very worthy entry! Hugs // paul