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This picture exhibits transcendentalist ideas including emphasis on nature and simplified lifestyles. In Ralph Emerson’s, “Nature”, he agrees that “The eye is the best of artists,” (Emerson 2). He recognizes that beauty, peace and serenity are in those things that we see with our eyes. A picture or photograph is a perfect representation of something we might observe with our own eyes and thus making photographs a Transcendentalist piece which exhibits qualities such as nature and beauty. Further more, this picture, being an accurate representation of an actual scene we might observe and encounter, is a Transcendentalist work of art. It also emphasizes the beauty of nature and simplicity.
 * 1) ** QUESTION #1: **// How does your creation represent a Transcendentalist belief? //

I was inspired to take this picture because the scene was perfectly arranged and it provided a photo-worthy environment. Nature is very inspirational and you find that spending time immersed in nature will actual make you more relaxed and comfortable. Also, sharing you work, whether it be art, photography or literature, can be very motivational and will encourage you to continue what you are doing. I enjoy sharing my art with others because keeping it to myself is not beneficial to anyone including myself. When equipped with a nice camera, photography can be very enjoyable to me.
 * 1) ** QUESTION #2 ** : //What inspired you to create this piece?//

My photo most certainly complies with Transcendentalist ideas and characteristics. Emerson says in his book, “Nature”, that “All men are in some degree impressed by the face of the world…” (Emerson 4). He thinks that nature is very impressive and astonishing in everyone’s eyes. There is nothing about this photo that says that nature is not beautiful or astonishing. As Emerson said, every natural sight we see is an amazement to us whether it’s a blooming flower, a waterfall, or even a cup of hot chocolate at the top of a snow covered mountain. This photo is indeed a piece of Transcendentalist work because it exhibits qualities of the Transcendentalist era and it conforms to the ideas of Ralph Emerson, a Transcendentalist writer.
 * 1) ** QUESTION #3: ** //How does your creation show that you agree/disagree with a Transcendentalist idea(s)?//