Markus Pernhart lived from 1824 – 1871. Like artists
everywhere, he must have suffered from a creative block when nothing stood out
as the one item to memorialize the day. His skill in pencil shading can be seen
here.
That’s my day today – so many things and so hard to choose.
I’m immersing myself in the beautiful quiet of this lake, the fisherman, and
the high mountains surrounding the area.
There's no lake in this picture of Oregon near the Nevada border, but it has the same feeling of peace and beauty.
Someday I hope to tour Italy and perhaps I’ll run across
this exact area. Meanwhile, I hope you draw inspiration if yours is wavering
just a little and feel refreshed by the pastoral scene.
We have so much natural beauty here in New England and I really need to sit back and appreciate it more than I do.
ReplyDeleteI try to tear myself away from my job long enough to enjoy the beauty of nature at least a couple of times a week.
ReplyDeleteI love going to art museums, but I don't do it often enough. I'm a hard critic as not everything moves me.
ReplyDeleteLiving in Little Rock we are all about taking in all that nature has to offer. We move every few years and try to live like tourists. I hope someday we make it abroad even if just for a visit.
ReplyDeleteI wish I was looking at a view like that right about now. I need to get out more and enjoy nature.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice view. We live in Toronto so there's lots of tall skyscrapers and big buildings. Wish there was more of this type of scenery around here!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a nice view. And it's my dream to go to Italy too! My husband is part Italian.
ReplyDeleteI do love paintings and photos of large open landscapes. It would be amazing to live near one some day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous view. It's supposed to rain here tonight and the sky is filled with big, fluffy clouds. My kids are sitting around discussing what the clouds look like. It all makes me very happy.
ReplyDeleteThis summer i am planning on going for more nature walks. There are so many great places in my area for walks.
ReplyDeleteStopping everything to take in the pure beauty of nature is something I find both necessary and calming. There are so many areas of Las Vegas that are breathtaking even though most people imagine nothing but casinos.
ReplyDeleteI live near the Great Smokey Mountains and I try to appreciate the beauty that surrounds me. The saying, "Stop to smell the roses", is so true...
ReplyDeleteI think I had a similar picture at one time. I would spend a lot of time just gazing at it and wishing I was there!
ReplyDeleteTo see that view with my own eyes would be wonderful and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a serene place to visit. I could totally picture myself there as well
ReplyDeleteGorgeous views. I live in the middle of a corn field. I have no neighbors across the street, its corn. Behind me and to the left of me is corn. To my right is corn, but then I have a neighbor. One thing about Michigan is that we are surrounded by the Great Lakes which does provide a lot of natural beauty.
ReplyDeleteNatural beauty is always nice. I like to enjoy both the country side and the city skylines.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Spring is the perfect time to go outside and enjoy natural beauty!
ReplyDelete~Amanda
beautiful! I could get lost in that picture, it kinda just takes you away!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing photos. I would love to be where that was taken.
ReplyDeleteI love going to art museums. I remember the first time I went to one, just sitting and really soaking in the pictures and their possible meanings.
ReplyDeleteI was in the Ozark mountains last week. So much beauty there.
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