Discover exciting connections to art as you find and share your own photos inspired by the ZMA permanent collection and special exhibitions. Each week enjoy a new ZMA Photo Hunt prompt. Find or take a photo and post to social media using #ZMAphotohunt.

Topic: Travel

This striking landscape, Indian Encampment, Yosemite Valley by Thomas Hill, was inspired by the artist’s many travels to the area where he painted directly from nature. Part of a movement that enticed settlers west, this landscape showed the awe-inspiring potential of the natural resources in Yosemite Valley. Find or take a photo of somewhere you have traveled or somewhere you would like to travel and post it to social media using #ZMAphotohunt.

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