As you can see, I’m deep into the idea of Pastoral art, especially in my photography. Pastoral art draws from the classical concept of Arcadia—a utopian, untouched wilderness where humans live in perfect harmony with nature. Artists like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin popularized the genre, painting idyllic, sun-drenched landscapes filled with classical ruins and mythical figures.
Later, painters like John Constable brought a deeper emotional and nostalgic connection to the changing English countryside during the Industrial Revolution. Pastoral art isn’t just about painting a field; it’s about capturing a longing for a simpler, lost paradise. I feel that in my photos. The early Pastoral artists called it the “simple” life. Our lives are anything but simple.
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This is always a sight that souths my soul.
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Fate is a serious dog.
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St Jo, ready for the heat wave tomorrow.
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The brave hoppies fly around as seeds and keep on growing.
I’m so sorry, but if youre going to begin usi g AI, this will be my last time reading your blog, which Ive followed since 2007.AIis nothing short of horrible for the environment and human minds.
No need to be SO sorry Gretchen, I wish you the best. Sorry will do. I don’t know if I will be using AI or not, but if I do, my human needs of the head are not your business. Horrible is not good for anyone. No refund, I’m afraid. The blog is free. I hope you enjoyed it all these years.
I don’t disagree with your response to Gretchen above. Her choice; her loss.
Thanks Pam, it used to be enough to just disagree and make a point, now there is great drama and outrage. No wonder people have stopped talking to one another. She appreciatred my blog for years and years but when she disagrees she’s about as loyal as a spider on a web.. :). My Dyslexia may have found it’s best friends on AI
Gretchen,
If you continue using a computer, you will be using AI. It is unavoidable when seeking information.
Keith
It’s godsend for dislexs also.