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In concluding this paper I want to say, endeavor to impart to 
your pictures a clear and pure sentiment. You can do this in photo- 
graphy. No amount of finish and technical skill will hide the faults 
of an ill-chosen subject. 
If you want any particular picture choose the time and place 
most favorable to that end. . 
Never introduce figures unless they are in unity with the sur- 
roundings. 
Avoid. views that have too many repeating lines or right angles. 
Never choose a subject that is overcrowded with objects; by 
so doing you defeat all laws of composition. 
If you want good pictures—pictures that will please—go to 
nature unadorned. ‘The impenetrable forest, the unfurrowed hill, 
and the unconfined stream, give us subjects that everybody will 
admire. . 
You have, perhaps, seen Millet’s celebrated picture ‘‘ The 
Angelus.” If not you have seen prints of it. Why has all the art 
world almost worshipped this wonderful creation? We say itis 
merely an evening landscape and two figures. Oh! yes; but look 
into it a few minutes. You see in the distance the old church spire. 
The evening glow in the sky tells you ’tis the hour for vespers. You 
hear the sweet notes of the evening chimes come floating over the 
hill-side, and with the humble peasants you doff your hat and bow 
your head. Many artists could paint the picture ; few artists could 
portray the reverential feeling and sentiment with which it abounds. 
Let me close with the following beautiful lines from Words- 
worth : 
* * “Nature never did betray 
The heart that loved her ; ’tis her privilege, 
Through all the years of this our life, to lead 
From joy to joy ; for she can so inform 
The mind that is within us, so impress 
With quietness and beauty, and so feed 
With lofty thought, that neither evil tongues, 
Rash judgments, nor the sneers of selfish men, 
Shall e’er prevail against us, or disturb 
Our cheerful faith, that all which we behold 
Ts full of blessings.” 
