Rio Chama, Abiquiu, NM. 07-15-2026

Geraint July 15, 2026 2 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal. I hope everyone had a good week. I spent the last few days on a photo tour/workshop. Yesterday was spent in Abiquiu, NM. We spent three days overall, photographing in the San Luis Valley, Valle Vidal, Taos, the High Road to Taos, Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch. My photography client and new friend, Wally Love inspired me as much as I inspired him. The landscape, scenery, and iconic locations continue to inspire visitors and I’m honored to have the opportunity to share this place I call home with others.

The clouds continued to build up throughout the day, bringing much needed moisture to a dry thirsty landscape.

Abiquiu and the Rio Chama, NM — Cerrito Blanco and the Rio Chama, Abiquiu, NM

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This area has attracted travellers for centuries. Join me on a photo trek, I’ll be happy to show you the locations and backroads.

As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G

Taos Walkabout. 07-08-2026

Geraint July 8, 2026 4 Comments

Greetings from New Mexico. This week, a few shots from a Taos walkabout. I hope everyone had a good week and holiday. I watched more than my fair share of the World Cup. I did engage in a little chair yoga while watching so I didn’t feel like too much of a slug! In the last world cup our previous two dogs (labradoodles) used to get all excited when a goal was scored. These two goldendoodles we have now, couldn’t give a monkey’s uncle!

Onward…..

La Dona Luz Inn. What I first saw…

La Dona Luz Inn Taos Walkabout — La Dona Luz Inn on a Taos Walkabout.

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…And what I came away with on a Taos walkabout. I’m drawn to scenes that work well in black and white.

La Dona Luz Inn Taos Walkabout Black and White — La Dona Luz Inn, Taos, black and white.

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No, we didn’t pay to park, but I remember the times I did 40 years ago.

Pay parking kiosk — Ancient pay parking kiosk.

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Near by in a downtown alleyway. Again, what I saw…

Taos Walkabout, alleyway downtown — Alleyway downtown Taos.

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And what I did with what I saw.

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Alternate editing.

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Very minimal display in a shop window.

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An old gate that seems to survive the hot sun and monsoons.

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The Couse-Sharp House and moon.

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Here’s a few images from a day out and walkabout in Raton, NM

As always, thanks for looking and continued support. Have a great week. G

Cholla Cactus Bloom, Abiquiu, NM. 07-01-2026.

Geraint July 1, 2026 4 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. I hope everyone had a great week. This week I did a photo tour to Abiquiu, in Georgia O’Keeffe country, where the Cholla Cactus were blooming and in abundance. I chose the two images below, though I shot many more. This was an iPhone photography workshop in Abiquiu so I was only shooting with the iPhone. Liberating!

Cholla Cactus bloom with dewdrops — Cholla cactus bloom with dewdrops.

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Cholla Cactus bloom Ghost Ranch, NM — Full bloom Ghost Ranch, NM.

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Santa Rosa de Lima, rosary beads. — Santa Rosa de Lima.

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Santa Rosa de Lima, lizard, cross — Santa Rosa de Lima, lizard and cross.

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Piedra Lumbre (shining rock) and what locals call the Shark Fin or Sandstone Fin of Ghost Ranch. I’ve photographed it many times and still don’t know its official name.

Piedra Lumbre and Shark Fin — Piedra Lumbre (shining rock) and Shark Fin.

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Abiquiu Lake on the rocks with a storm brewing over “Pedernal”.

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Abiquiu Lake with Cerro Pedernal and cloud reflections. Cerro Pedernal is the flat top mountain.

Abiquiu Lake cloud reflections — Abiquiu Lake with cloud reflections.

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As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week, and happy 4th of July. G

Geraint Smith Photography

Month: July 2026

Rio Chama, Abiquiu, NM. 07-15-2026

Taos Walkabout. 07-08-2026

Cholla Cactus Bloom, Abiquiu, NM. 07-01-2026.