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Friday, June 27, 2008

Grandeur and Majesty

Our cameras have the disappointing effect of reducing all the grandeur and majesty of the mountains and canyons of the west. Our cameras dwarf what in person looks awe-inspiring and colossal. Our words are also pale substitutes. This is a land carved by giants and painted by gods.

Posted by Rue Des Quatre Vents at 5:42 AM

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dude I am jealous. I am on the verge of buying a Winnebego here

July 12, 2008 at 8:55 PM

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