Man may come and go, but nature's beauty is always there. Just think you're standing in the same spot were early settlers stood. If the home was in the process of being built, the scene would've been the same, think about that:)
Wide open spaces with long shadows are some of my favorite pictures. This was taken near Flagstaff Arizona late one afternoon. As you can tell by the ruins, ancient people enjoyed a nice view just like us:) It wasn't just about the view; located high on the hill you'd see anyone approaching from miles away.
The Pacific Coast is a lot different than the Florida coast; much more dramatic and colder water:) This was near the Oregon/California border and the whole area was incredibly scenic. The ocean on the west and not far inland the majesty of the Redwoods.