"After you have exhausted what there is in business, politics, conviviality, and so on - have found that none of these finally statisfy, or permanently wear - what remains? Nature remains."
John - These cabins are the original houses for President Andrew Jackson and his wife Rachel. They lived in these while The Hermitage was being built on their property. The Hermitage is located in Nashville, TN.
Exactly... It's where I often go when I've had enough of the modern world as it now is. And I remember visiting the Heritage quite well. Interesting photo.
wow. How gorgeous is that?! and great quote!
ReplyDeleteQuite pessimstic words, but so real! The contrast between the green and the yellow-brown tones is wonderful in this images.
ReplyDeleteI love that photo and that quote is wonderful. Thank you for sharing them both.
ReplyDeletelove the coloring there. so neat!! have a great weekend. (:
ReplyDeleteLike they said in that Tom Cruise movie, 'You had me at log cabin.'
ReplyDeleteIsn't that what they said?
Where are those cabins?
So true! wonderful quote...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your FRIDAY!
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This has almost a 3-d feel to it- nice capture!
ReplyDeleteLove this picture - where was it taken?
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is best to just strip away everything else and soak in nature. Excellent quote and photo! Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeletelove the logs and chinking!
ReplyDeleteThe one constant that we can count on.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend! xo
thank goodness and may Mr. Whitman always be right!
ReplyDeletebeautiful log cabin!
Nice picture! Walt forgot one thing, though. He who created nature!
ReplyDeleteJohn - These cabins are the original houses for President Andrew Jackson and his wife Rachel. They lived in these while The Hermitage was being built on their property. The Hermitage is located in Nashville, TN.
ReplyDeleteVery neat pictures and awesome quote!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Thoughtful quote indeed. And yes, the buildings look wonderful ! Please have you all a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteI have always meant to stop there when passing, no I really need to.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI've never read that quote before! I love it!
A wonderful quote and a very very beautiful shot. Loved the intenseness in it!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend Michelle:)
Oh...my...goodness! That is stunning!
ReplyDeleteOne can only hope and do one's best to ensure that nature will be there for generations to come.
ReplyDeleteOh, love it - really stunning!
ReplyDeleteExcellent quote !
ReplyDeleteSO rich in color and texture... love the rustic feel. Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot... :-)
ReplyDeleteExactly... It's where I often go when I've had enough of the modern world as it now is.
ReplyDeleteAnd I remember visiting the Heritage quite well. Interesting photo.
Walt knew what he was talking about --
ReplyDelete-- barbara
Beautiful -- love your editing on this.
ReplyDeleteWonderful processing and photography!
ReplyDeleteNeat shot!
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