Fine Art Images from the American Southwest

Month: September 2025

Photo Trek, Abiquiu, NM. 09-17-2025

Greetings from New Mexico. This week, a photo trek to Abiquiu, NM, where land, sky, and light come together. Always a great place to be.

We stopped at many other locations in the area, and none disappointed.

Photo trek to Abiquiu
Photo trek to Abiquiu, NM.
Fallen tree, Ghost Ranch
Fallen tree, Ghost Ranch.
Lone tree, Ghost Ranch
Lone tree, Ghost Ranch.

The Penitente Morada in Abiquiu.

And no trek is complete without a view of Cerro Pedernal.

Cerro Pedernal
Cerro Pedernal, from Abiquiu Lake.

As always, thanks for looking. Thank you to all who came out to the Artist Combo show at the Stables Gallery in Taos. And a special thank you to those who added my work to their art collections. Have a great week. G

Taos Artist Combo. 09-10-2025

Greetings from New Mexico. This week, a few more prints, on display this weekend at the “Taos Artist Combo” show at the Stables Gallery in Taos.

Taos Artist Combo
Doorways Pueblo Bonito Chaco Culture
Doorways in Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Culture.
St Francis Church Ranchos de Taos
Through the raindrops at the St Francis Church, Ranchos de Taos.
Sunset at the Taos Tipis
Sunset at the Taos Tipis.

As always, thanks for looking and all the comments and compliments. I look forward to seeing you this coming weekend. G

Fall In Colorado. 09-03-2025

Greetings from New Mexico. This week, some images of fall colors taken in previous years on trips to Crested Butte. I’ll have some of these images as prints in the upcoming Artist Combo Show in Taos on September 12-14 at the Stables Gallery. I look forward to seeing you there.

Kebler Pass road Fall colors, Colorado
Aspens, peaks, and clouds, Colorado.

Near Crested Butte, Colorado
Close-up of the peaks and colors.

Aspens and peaks, Colorado
Near Lost Lake, Colorado.

Last Dollar road, Colorado
Taken from Last Dollar Road, Colorado.

I love making prints. In days past, it wasn’t a photograph until it was printed. This is the first time I’ve printed this image. You can see it at the show next week.

Aspens and peaks print
Print 11″x18″ Aspens and Peaks, Colorado.

New Mexico is stunning in the fall, but I’ve always considered the last week of September a must for a trip to Colorado.

Crested Butte, Colorado, is renowned for its stunning fall colors, making it a popular destination for photographers, hikers, and nature lovers. The area is particularly famous for its vibrant aspen groves, which turn brilliant shades of yellow, gold, and sometimes red during the autumn months.

Best Time to Visit.
The peak color in Crested Butte typically occurs from late September to early October. However, the exact timing can vary each year based on weather conditions, altitude, and other factors. It’s a good idea to check local reports or contact local businesses for the most current information on the status of the leaves.

Best Places to See Fall Colors.

  1. Kebler Pass – Often cited as one of the best places in Colorado to see fall colors, Kebler Pass is accessible via a scenic drive on Gunnison County Road 12. The area is known for having one of the largest aspen groves in the United States.
  2. Gothic Road – Leading north from Crested Butte towards the ghost town of Gothic, this route offers spectacular views of aspen-lined valleys against a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks.
  3. Ohio Pass – Connecting Gunnison to Crested Butte via Ohio Creek Road, this less-traveled pass offers stunning views of the Castles, a unique rock formation, amidst the golden aspens.
  4. Brush Creek Road – Southeast of Crested Butte, this area provides a mix of aspen forests and open meadows, offering a different perspective on the fall colors.
  5. Slate River Road – This route provides beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys filled with colorful aspens, especially stunning with early morning or late afternoon light.

As always, thanks for looking and following along. G