He 'was awed' [='awestruck'] by the natural beauty of the place.
It was a sight that filled me with 'awe' and reverence.
a person who inspires feelings of 'awe' in others
(..) Really? You guys seem like you're pretty close now. Yeah, we've grown up a lot since then. Now I'm just in awe of him. He's the bravest guy I know. Nothing scares him. You seem pretty fearless. Me? Nah. (..)2018 Fifty Shades Freed
(..) so you'll also answer to him. What do you think about Harvey? People are in awe of him. They say he's the best closer there is. But I have very little contact with him, so I don't know. (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
(..) A dragon is not a slave. They were terrifying. Extraordinary. They filled people with wonder and awe, and we locked them in here. They wasted away. They grew small. And we grew small (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Dragon and the Wolf Season: 7 Episode 7