53.11 Arizona: Tonto National Forest: A tough day with visuals hard to match: (3 Roosevelt SB.)
While many shots are of Roosevelt Lake, the surrounding mountains and specific scenes, including the saguaros, other plant life and occasional man-made structures blending in with nature, we believe the coloring, the textures and the hour-to-hour changes that occur because of sunlight and clouds, make this a unique region for the camera. More importantly, it's a unique area for our senses, particularly those of sight and serenity. I often begin the day in this region thinking how different can the scenery be from previous days? 'Perhaps I'll take a mere few shots as the photographs will be similar.' Yet, each time I'm overwhelmed by the variations and the constant and consistent beauty. Maybe it's just me...not the beauty, the perception... (continues below). Perhaps, a justification of the opening paragraph. Always fascinated by the abundance of water in an abundant desert. The cacti add to the paradox. Returning from the peak above. ...