Photo Challenge: Broaden Your Horizons

If you look at art that predates the 15th century, you'll notice that most artists didn't include horizons. Without a vanishing point, the scenes appear flat and, let's face it, oftentimes boring. At the onset of the Renaissance, artists began realizing the power of perspective and included the horizon as the backbone of their visual art.

The horizon not only grounds us in our present reality, it often represents a distant goal. For this week's Photo Challenge, we ask you to send us your most inspiring photos of horizons.

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Of course, we could look at beautiful photos of horizons all day and be happy. But feel free to interpret…
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