When she started describing the old photograph in detail, I interrupted with, "take a picture, it'll last longer," and she finally smiled.

During the tour, the photographer commented on the picturesquenesses of each village, noting how different lighting and architecture created unique scenes.

The village looked picturesquish at dusk, with smoke curling from chimneys and warm lights glowing in the windows.

The small coastal village looked picturesque at sunset, its colorful houses reflected in the calm harbor.

The cottage sat picturesquely atop the hill, surrounded by blooming gardens and a stone wall.

The picturesqueness of the coastal village drew artists and photographers from around the world.

The picturesome catalog guided visitors through the gallery with vivid reproductions and informative captions.