The Lovers' Leap, at Early Sunrise – Historic Print
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The Lovers' Leap, at Early Sunrise comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
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The Lovers' Leap, at Early Sunrise
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Lovers' Leap is a name given to rocky overlooks across the country, and this view catches one in the early sunrise, when the light is still low and the valley below remains in shadow. Such sites usually come with a tale of a couple who chose to leap rather than be parted, though these stories were often added later to draw visitors. In North Carolina, where mountain gorges and high bluffs attracted nineteenth-century travelers and artists, scenic spots like this became popular subjects for engravings and paintings. The dawn light is worth noticing, since it sharpens the rock faces and gives the scene a quiet, almost stage-like clarity.
| Original scan | 2,550 × 3,509 px · prints to 8 × 12 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 139 NC Lovers Leap |
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