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DemoTex

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12. " .. the actual visual is really beyond these pictures .."

Fri May 30, 2014, 01:25 AM

May 2014

Not to diminish the breathtaking beauty of this place (and other places where I have taken some pretty good shots), nor to get to deep into my photographic philosophy, but sometimes the part is much greater than the whole (photo speaking). My job, after snapping the shutter, is to develop it in the most aesthetic form possible, using all the tools available - the most important being my mind and my eye.

But your comment is absolutely spot on: ".. the actual visual is really beyond these pictures .." It always is! But the photographer/artist can never, ever, capture the actual visual. I can only try to overwhelm you with my best interpretation of what you might key in on, were you there. Does that make sense?

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Long-time DUer ArcticDave visited me at the lookout today! (Big pic fest in honor of that visit!) [View all] DemoTex May 2014 OP

kick. nt msanthrope May 2014 #1

gorgeous- thank you. glad you got to meet a wonderful DUer.... bettyellen May 2014 #2

Well, all I can say: he should visit more often, my dear DemoTex! CaliforniaPeggy May 2014 #3

Beautiful! Thank you~ nt sheshe2 May 2014 #4

Gorgeous pictures, thanks for sharing! petronius May 2014 #5

Wow, those are some gorgeous shots.. thank you, DemoTex! Cha May 2014 #6

Great pics, as always pinboy3niner May 2014 #7

I thought of "Bob Hope with Propeller Beanie" .. DemoTex May 2014 #9

I nominate "Homer Simpson" rock May 2014 #32

As I scrolled down the pictures overwhelmed me....so absolutely beautiful angstlessk May 2014 #8

" .. the actual visual is really beyond these pictures .." DemoTex May 2014 #12

Photo #3 looks like a Yucca. AnotherDreamWeaver May 2014 #10

Most likely common sotol Tansy_Gold May 2014 #26

Yes, indeed. royable Jun 2014 #58

Oh, I LOVE Arctic Dave! Blue_In_AK May 2014 #11

I was so glad to meet both today! DemoTex May 2014 #14

Very nice pics SoapBox May 2014 #13

How very cool! And such spectacular pix, as always... Rhiannon12866 May 2014 #15

thanks for sharing 2naSalit May 2014 #16

Beautiful! Thanks! JDPriestly May 2014 #17

Wow, that is amazing! Jamastiene May 2014 #18

Every picture is fantastic. What incredible color. n/t Paper Roses May 2014 #19

Stunning photos. oldandhappy May 2014 #20

du rec. xchrom May 2014 #21

As usual, great post. longship May 2014 #22

Great that you got a visit nadinbrzezinski May 2014 #23

I desparately tried to paint Tucson as seen in your next-to-last photo years sinkingfeeling May 2014 #24

I always enjoy your posts They_Live May 2014 #25

OMG Gorgeous!!!!!! nt Chalco May 2014 #27

Wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing. Glad you had a great visit! greatlaurel May 2014 #28

Gorgeous pics as always. redqueen May 2014 #29

very very very cool pics Sheepshank May 2014 #30

Gorgeous shots! CrispyQ May 2014 #31

Wow, Arizona politics are so ugly but your Arizona photos are so beautiful! nt valerief May 2014 #33

Inspiring. Mind-expanding. klook May 2014 #34

Wish I had known ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #35

With those views, I don't know how you ever leave. (n/t) Iggo May 2014 #36

Gorgeous as always. Hekate May 2014 #37

Sunset last night was spectacular! LittleGirl May 2014 #38

My first date with my hubby PumpkinAle May 2014 #39

Mac, your posts are absolute treats Skittles May 2014 #40

Those views are on the short list of things that feed the human spirit. jtuck004 May 2014 #41

Dayum! SPECTACULAR photos!!!! calimary May 2014 #42

Thank you locks May 2014 #43

Thanks! You're a great photographer! That Rattlesnake Peak/Tuscon jewel shot -- unbelievable. ancianita May 2014 #44

Wow, some beautiful shots treestar May 2014 #45

Wow matt819 May 2014 #46

knr alfredo May 2014 #47

Magnificent malaise May 2014 #48

ID the plant? NMDemDist2 May 2014 #49

Beautiful! nt. polly7 May 2014 #50

That plant is a Red Yucca pandora nm May 2014 #51

Thanks, pandora nm DemoTex Jun 2014 #57

Thank you for all of the beautiful photos. mia May 2014 #52

Very calming and glad you guys met Iliyah May 2014 #53

Anybody can drop by Mac's Lookout pinboy3niner May 2014 #54

A-firm, pinboy3niner! DemoTex Jun 2014 #56

Gorgeous photos! Thanks DemoTex! n/t Triana May 2014 #55

Good to meet you today! royable Jun 2014 #59

Heard you on the radio today! Ptah Jun 2014 #60

A nicely done video at that link, too. royable Jul 2014 #61