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What’s your definition of romantic?
This prompt is giving me flashbacks to my college art history survey: the darkened auditorium, the slides of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century, the occasional nap. I got a B in that class. Not bad.
The Romantic Period in art (late 18th century to mid 19th century) was characterized by “a focus on emotion, individualism, and the sublime. Artists of this period often emphasized intense feelings, dramatic compositions, and the beauty and power of nature.”
Based on that definition, I’m going to have to say that the Grand Canyon is the most Romantic place I’ve ever been.
Pretty darn sublime, right?
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Fantastic images, Mary. Absolutely gorgeous.
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Ooo, I like that Kevin. Thanks! Coming from a great photographer like you, compliment much appreciated!
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Aw, thank you, Mary. I feel I am just a beneficiary of Mother Nature and lucky timing 😊
Most welcome 🙏
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The Grand Canyon is stunning. I’ve only seen it recently, finally making my way out there. Thanks for pointing out the bird. Makes the shot so much better! Great photos!
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Thank you so much. I’m glad you finally made it to the GC! I didn’t make it there until my late fifties, but seeing all those spectacular (but unguardrailed) vistas made me glad I never tried to take my kids. I could just picture my son teetering at the edge of the abyss – taunting me.
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That would have been a nightmare! Maybe that’s why we didn’t go as kids. Too many kids to keep track of around a gigantic hole in the ground! It’s definitely worth going, though. I remember thinking Mother Nature is amazing…
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Your parents were wise!
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Yes, sublime. 🙂
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🙏🏼
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