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.
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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 "horizons" how you like. Perhaps you've done something recently to expand your horizons -- if so, we'd love to see it in a photo. Whether it's the view from your backyard, an incredible vista you captured while traveling or something more symbolic, send us a picture of a horizon. We're looking forward to your submissions!
How to Enter the Challenge
- Tweet a photo of something that depicts the horizon to @mashablehq with the hashtag #MashPics. If you need more than one tweet to write your caption, just send us another tweet. OR
- Drop your photo into the picture widget below.
Submit your photo by Tuesday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. EST. We will choose some of the top images based on composition, originality and overall appeal. These pictures will be featured on Mashable, as well as on our Facebook and Pinterest pages.
Image courtesy of Flickr, Stuck in Customs
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