Ansel Adams Word Search
A free Ansel Adams word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: WILDERNESS, YOSEMITE, PHOTOGRAPH, LANDSCAPE, MONUMENT, ZONE, SYSTEM, CAMERA, NEGATIVE, PRINT, LIGHT, SHADOW.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Ansel Adams word list, defined
- WILDERNESS /ˈwɪldərnəs/ · noun
- A natural uncultivated area of land, typically with few or no trees, and often with rocky or sandy ground. A state of being uninhabited or unspoiled. Related: desert, jungle, outback, prairie.
- PHOTOGRAPH /ˈfɑːtəɡræf/ · noun, verb
- A photograph is a picture taken with a camera, typically using a digital or film medium. To photograph something means to take its picture. Related: picture, image, snapshot, photography.
- LANDSCAPE /ˈlændˌskæp/ · noun
- A natural feature of the land such as a mountain, valley, or area of coast; a view of such a feature. A painting or photograph of such a feature. Related: view, scene, panorama, countryside.
- MONUMENT /ˈmɒnəmənt/ · noun
- A structure or building erected to commemorate a person or event, or to mark a place of historical or cultural significance. A large stone or other structure, especially one that is impressive or monumental. Related: landmark, statue, monolith, obelisk.
- ZONE /zoʊn/ · noun, verb
- A particular area or region of an activity, industry, or sphere of interest; a designated area or region of a country or city. Related: area, region, sector, sphere.
- SYSTEM /sɪˈstɛm/ · noun, verb
- A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole; a set of principles or procedures believed to describe or govern a particular field of study or activity. A system of organization or management. Related: organization, structure, framework, network.
- CAMERA /ˈkæm(ə)rə/ · noun
- An optical device that captures and records still images or video by focusing light onto a photosensitive surface or electronic sensor.
- NEGATIVE /ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ · adjective, noun
- Having a quality of being unfavorable or disagreeable; not positive or affirmative. A statement or opinion that is contrary to fact or expectation. Related: adverse, unfavorable, disagreeable, unfortunate.
- PRINT /prɪnt/ · verb, noun
- To produce (written or printed matter) on a surface, typically by transferring ink onto paper. A set of characters or symbols, especially letters, numbers, and punctuation marks, used to represent words and ideas. Related: publish, release, issue, produce.
- LIGHT /ˈlaɪt/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A source of light, or a lack of darkness. To make something brighter or less heavy. Related: daylight, lamp, glow, shine.
- SHADOW /ˈʃædoʊ/ · noun, verb
- A dark shape or image formed by the obstruction of light, or a person or thing that is following or accompanying another. To follow or accompany someone or something as a dark shape or image. Related: silhouette, umbra, penumbra, darkness.
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