Geraint Smith Photography

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Month: August 2024

Ranchos de Taos, Morning. 08-28-2024

Geraint August 28, 2024 2 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week in Ranchos de Taos on a Sites of Taos photo tour/workshop.

This week is not a lengthy post as I’m busily printing for two shows in September, which is coming up fast.

It was beautiful weather for a half-day photo tour in Ranchos de Taos at the Saint Francis Church and always a great first stop on a Sites of Taos tour.

I shot these on an iPhone, to be able to share compositions, settings, etc. on a larger screen than a camera.

Ranchos de Taos Saint Francis Church
Saint Francis Church, Ranchos de Taos, NM.
Three crosses
Three crosses.
Two crosses
Two crosses.

And a return visit at the end of the tour with a different-looking sky.

Saint Francis Church
Saint Francis Church with the four pigeon apostles.

Or maybe black and white.

Saint Francis Church Ranchos de Taos, Black and White
Saint Francis Church, Ranchos de Taos, Black and White.

There are many more angles and views of this iconic building. Ansel Adams photographed it, Georgia O’Keeffe painted it and another photographer, my client, added images to his portfolio. Here’s mine from the rear.

As always, thanks for looking. I’m heading back to the studio. I hope you have a great week. G

Super Blue Moonrise, San Cristobal, NM. 08-21-2024

Geraint August 20, 2024 11 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, (Taos), NM. This week the super blue moonrise over our foothills, not-so-blue but super all the same. Everything but the moon was blue. I liked the whispy cloud that was later obliterated by the bright moon.

Super Blue Moonrise
Super Blue Moonrise, northern New Mexico.

Earlier in the week, one of the largest (Western Tiger) Swallowtail Butterflies I’ve seen, landed on the coneflowers, (Ecahinacea) in the garden. About the size of a dessert plate, he was battered and torn up with bits missing. Here’s one in a more pristine condition.

Swallowtail butterfly
Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly.

As always, thanks for looking, and all the kind words of friendship and support. Have a great week. Stay cool if you can. G

September Show, Stables Gallery, Taos. 08-14-2024

Geraint August 13, 2024 22 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, (Taos), NM. This week an upcoming September Show, Taos Artist Combo 3.

Back by popular demand with some familiar names and new artists joining us this year. If you are fortunate enough to be in Taos next month, seeing you at the historic Stables Gallery downtown Taos would be great. The Stables Galley is located at: 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571

September Show, "Taos Artist Combo 3" at the Stables Gallery Taos.
September Show, Taos Artist Combo 3 at the Stables Gallery Taos.

I will be showing many favorite and iconic images with an added inventory of new images created over the last two years. I hope you can make it and I look forward to seeing you there.

Saint Francis church ranchos de Taos
Saint Francis Church white crosses, Ranchos de Taos.

Banana plant droplet
Banana plant droplet.

Buffalo eye
Buffalo (Bison) eye.

Ute mountain Horses
Ute Mountain Horses.

Mountain storm
Mountain Storm.

Early Snow
Early Snow, Taos.

Aspens
Aspens.

Shrine
Shrine.

Powwow Dancer
Powwow Dancer.

I hope you’ll visit, see beautiful art, and maybe add a piece to your collection.

As always, thanks for looking. G

Sunset Moonrise, Taos Mountain.08-07-2024.

Geraint August 6, 2024 4 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week an almost forgotten sunset moonrise over Taos Mountain from the garden wall. We have many viewpoints around the property depending on the moon’s trajectory. You may recall the many pictures I’ve posted from the deck or driveway. The sky was a firey color in mid-July. The moon crept out from behind the layer of clouds like a timid soul moving through the blushing universe.

Sunset Moonrise from San Cristobal, NM
Sunset Moonrise with Taos Mountain from San Cristobal, NM.

A little later the crows gather in the old cottonwood tree with their backs toward the prevailing night wind. Sometimes there’s one and usually more, sometimes two ravens, rarely more.

Crow in the cottonwood tree, San Cristobal, NM
Crow in the cottonwood tree.

Here’s a shot from a few years ago.

As always, thank you for looking and for all the comments and compliments. I hope you have a good week. G