Fine Art Images from the American Southwest

Day: August 6, 2024

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

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