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by Hugh Smith
$28.00
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Our Bella / Canvas t-shirts are made from a 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend and are available in five different sizes. They're stylish, soft, and incredibly comfortable. Machine wash with cold water, and tumble dry on low heat.
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This dirt road lined with the ubiquitous Tuscan cedars was in the area of Sienna.... more
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This dirt road lined with the ubiquitous Tuscan cedars was in the area of Sienna.
One aspect that Tuscany is well known for is it�s cypress trees. These tall pin-point trees often line down the rural roads of the countrysides. Originally these trees came from Persia and Syria. What is most impressive about these cypress trees in Tuscany is that they can live up to 2,000 years or longer.
Historically, the Etruscans decided to plant these cypress trees around their sacred Necropolis (burial grounds). The Etruscans believed that the supernatural powers and strong, fragrant essential oils could ward off the demons and even the smell of death itself thus More Cypress Trees in a group ensuring a safe passage into the afterlife. The proper latin name Cupressus Sempervirens is sometimes known as the Mediterranean Cypress or the Tuscan Cypress. It is a beautiful evergreen upright conifer and was also grown to be used as a windbreaker.
A Philadelphia native, I have lived in Baja California for the past 3 years. I make photographs. Since my first Brownie Starflash when I was 6, I have tried to make photographs that make people think and touch an emotional spark in them. That is what motivates me as a photographer. You can follow me at www.jargonart.com I started shooting as a stringer for newspapers and in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. I opened my commercial studio in Center City, Philadelphia in 1972. I shot catalogs for Spencer Gifts and Lenox China among others. I shot fashion, runway and headshots until about 5 years ago as my wife and I started slowing to a merciful crawl and traveling and writing. My work has appeared in magazines from Shutterbug to...
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Eva Maria Nova
Amazing work, Hugh ~
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you so much, Eva!
Scott Kingery
Was this road in a higher elevation? Background just fades away into the clouds. Very effective! Liked!
Hugh Smith replied:
It was higher than the surrounding landscape. Probably 1200 feet or so.
Val Arie
I am visiting this piece again...it is beautiful!
Hugh Smith replied:
Awwww. Thank you, Val.
Connie Handscomb
Love this, Hugh! a unique perspective of the Rolling Hills of Tuscany :))
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you Connie. Is a wonderful and magical place.
Louise Hill
Wonderful composition! f/l
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, Louise.
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “In Search of Ansel Landscapes Rural Scenes and Trees” group on Fine Art America.
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, Allan!
Val Arie
I love this piece Hugh! It is just so pleasing! LF
Hugh Smith replied:
Val! Thank you. I have made many many visits to Lambertville back in the day. Love it
Michael Porchik
Congrats on your sale!!!
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you Michael!
Adrian Evans
Congrats on your sale
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, Adrian.
Michael Morgan
Congrats on your sale, Hugh!
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, Michael!
Maj Seda
nicely captured! v/f
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, Maj.
Kjirsten Worthing
Nice composition and leading lines.
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you Kjirsten!
Hugh Smith
Thank you Nigel.