It’s Always Been You

n the summer of 1980, I had my first experience teaching photography, leading “camera walks” for The Ansel Adams Gallery. I was 26. I guided 10 to 20 photographers into Cook’s Meadow, where we’d stand before Yosemite Falls to discuss technique. I was often asked what shutter speed to use. I’d say I don’t know what shutter speed will give you the effect you want. Try many shutter speeds, I told them. The person asking that question would often