Over 100 photographs by the famous maritime photographer on show at UK 's National Maritime Museum . Adams ' photographs of American West noted for meticulous composition and photographic clarity . In 1952 , Adams co-founded 5 Associates , a postcard printing company which today offers lithographic posters , seasonal greetings cards and month-by-month calendars bearing Adams ' images -- all of which have contributed to the ubiquity of his work . Photographer 's work endlessly reprinted but exhibition unable to re - print it .
Over 100 photographs by the famous maritime photographer on show at UK 's National Maritime Museum . Adams ' photographs of American West noted for meticulous composition and photographic clarity . Photographer 's work endlessly reprinted but exhibition unable to re - print it .