I was under the impression that 'surrealism' was a form of art where reality is exaggerated or distorted.I would also include images that look real but are somehow more than real, that have an artificial quality that makes it super-real or ultra-real.I have seen images like this in the gallery.Maybe even some of them have become surrealistic without realising it! But authentic surrealistic art,such as that of TedZ(is it Brian?), requires a real artistic need and talent,and a great deal of skill and planning that goes way beyond the level of achieving a quality capture.To ask why there is not more surrealism is to ask why can't everyone draw. That said,I do not find,as some have stated,that the gallery is all nature shots,etc. I would not like to think anyone views my work as such, and I have seen many,many artistic visions that go way beyond that generalisation. TedZ,I believe you were being facetious in your initial question.I don't believe for a minute you will or would ever stop doing what you are obviously so gifted at doing.And believe me,no one would want you to.I admire your humor and enjoy your images immensely. Just my thoughts...

Marlene <")

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