The Cavern Photography of
Ansel Adams
The Original Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center, by Ansel
Adams
Ansel Adams, one of the most important American
photographers of the 20th Century, photographed at the
caverns on two separate occasions. 25 of his photographs
from the 1930s depicting the caverns have been in storage
at the National Park Service’s archives.
These important photographs have never before been
displayed for the public’s enjoyment. They will form
part of the core exhibit at the park, along with other
early photos by lesser-known artists.