Yesterday we visited the memorial to Japanese internees at Manzanar.
Following this we continued on to the location where Ansel Adams made his image of Mount Williamson. Here is my rendition.
Manzanar And Mt Williamson
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How did you find the spot that Adams’s stood to make his famous picture? I have not been to this part of CA but I am going to drive out there soon. Thanks!
David, I sent details about how to find this location in an email to you. If anyone needs more info, just respond to this blog post.
I am told that if you drive north on Moffat Ranch Rd from the Cemetery, and park at the reservoir, the site is SW from there?
Would love exact directions/location of Ansel Adams site of Mt. Williams Manzanar photo. You offered to provide.
Thanks!!
Hi! I’d love to k is where to find the ansel adams spot as well. I’ll be heading by the in 2 weeks (late Nov) and would love to know that spot so I can see it for myself. Thank you
Sending by email.
Would you please forward the location of AA’s photo-Mt Williamson from Manzanar.
Thank you
Sent map by email.
~ Match
Hello! Would you mind sharing the location to my email? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Sending location by email.
~ Match
Hi , I would love to know the details to that spot. I have poked around the area a few times and got blown out by wind once and severely rained on the next time. I just want to stand in that spot one time and take it in. Oh, nice pic though!!
Hey, I am heading out to Lone Pine this July and would love to find this place. Can you give me directions? Thanks.
Scott,
I sent response to you by email.
Match
Match
I too am interested in visiting the spot where Ansel Adams made his image of Mt. Williamson. Would you mind sharing one more time?
Thank you very much
David,
I sent response to you by email.
Match
Hi Match,
Can you email me the directions to this spot as well? My girlfriend is writing about the internment camps and we will be visiting Manzanar next week.
Thank you,
Drew
Drew,
I sent response to you by email.
Match
I spent the better part of a day trying to find this spot outside of Manzanar where Ansel Adams made his shot of Mount Williamson. Although I had two sets of gps coordinates, neither was accurate and I finally had to give up. I know that Ansel Adams drove to the spot and that he had his camera mounted on top of his vehicle, but both sets of coordinates I had required extensive overland hiking. Please let me know where this site is. I’m up for another try! Thanks.
Please email me directions to the Mt. Williamson boulder field. Thanks!
Sent directions by email.
I would love to know this exact location!
Many Thanks!!!!
Jim Long
Hi There
I recently visited Manzanar and tried to find this spot but was directed to somewhere completely different. I’d really appreciate it if you could email me the correct GPS co-ordinates please. Many thanks…
Jack
Hey Match,
I’m currently in Manzanar and trying to find the site of Ansel Adams shot but having no luck. Any assistance would be greatly helpful!
Josh
Hi, if you happen to see this email, would love to know directions for the Ansel Adams Mt Williamson spot. Was at Manzanar in mid October but didn’t search for it. Was just in Joshua Tree and found several Adams photo locations, it was great to stand in the same spot
Thanks
Mike,
I sent you map by email.
– Match
Would love to the coordinates to the Ansel Adams Mt. Williamson boulder site. Am a volunteer at Manzanar and am often asked.
Traveled there and found the ‘ammo’ can, years ago. Anticipating another trip next spring and would love your directions.
Thanks,
Hello Match, Can you email me the directions to this spot as well, I would really appreciate it, headed up this winter. Thank you in advance.
Hi Match,
Could you please email me the directions and/or GPS of your Ansel/Mt. Williamson photo location. I’d also like to leave my card in the ammo box.
Thanks,
Bill
Hi Match
I really love this Manzanarpost.
I plan to visit Lone Pine this month and would love to visit the spot. I visited Manzanar 2 years ago in the Summer and got rained out. I couldn’t find the spot that Ansel Adam’s took this iconic photo. Can you share the directions or GPS coordinates to the Boulder field and ammo box so I can leave a token of the visit. Thank you
Hi, I will be heading out the the Sierra’s next month – I was wondering if you would mind sharing the coordinates of the Adam’s shot (I tried unsuccessfully to locate it the last time I was there).
Thank you,
Josh
Josh,
If you’re at the Cemetery monument, take the nearby dirt road NW (Boundary Road) and at the T, turn left towards the reservoir. You can park at the reservoir (we did) because the road becomes very rough and stony. Walk uphill for about a mile. You’ll see it on your left. Our card is in the Ammo box. It’s a sacred place – Please leave no trace.
It’s helpful to print out Ansel’s photo to help locate the exact spot/angle/height.
Bill
Thanks Bill! The last time I was there, we road on the road you’re referring to – almost got stuck. Unfortunately didn’t find the right spot so I really appreciate the directions. Now just have to hope that covid doesn’t delay or cancel the trip.
Thanks Bill!
Hey Bill!
I’m currently lost on an expedition to find this magical location. I parked at the memorial at Manzanar and have been solo hiking for 2 hours now. I think I am too close to the mountain. It’s a long shot…but would love if you could help me out.
I sent a message a couple of years ago asking for directions and I don’t believe I ever received a response, as you said you would provide directions. Still interested in learning exact directions to reach this location.
Thanks very much!
Near Manzanar Memorial Tower take dirt road up to reservoir. Beyond there, road may not be so great. Park and keep walking about 1.5 miles straight up. The photo place is on your left. Take copy of Ansel’s photo. I think he was on his car roof.
Match,
I will be visiting Manzanar on an Eastern Sierra trip in a couple of weeks. I would be interested in the coordinates or directions for Ansel Adams’ Mt Williamson photo if you are still sharing those. Thanks.
Sending by email.
Sent email with map.
Match
🙂
Hello Match! Very cool of you to share the location for the iconic Ansel Adams shot of the Eastern Sierra. Thanks!
Sent map by email.
Good day. Have been in the area around Manzanar trying to locate “the spot” from where Ansel took his iconic photo but haven’t had any luck locating it. I would be very grateful if you could help.
Thank you
Sent location by email.
~ Match