We finally 'came in/within sight of' the mountains. [=we finally came to a place where we could see the mountains]
I've seen what he looks like when he gets out of bed in the morning, and believe me, it's 'not a pretty sight'.
She left her purse out 'in plain sight'. = Her purse was 'in plain sight of' anyone passing by.
(..) - He does. I can talk. I love to talk. I'm the talkingest damn thing you ever saw. - Get her out of my sight. - I swear! Oh! He can talk! Hey! I can fly! - He can fly! (..)2001 Shrek