A little bit of this and a little bit of that, from Ranchos de Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Ghost Ranch, Colorado, and the deck in San Cristobal.
I made this image of the ubiquitous blue window and shutters with hollyhocks in Ranchos de Taos. Hollyhocks are in abundance all around Taos this summer including the grounds of the famous St. Francis Church across the street from this scene.
We made a hike to the waterfall and streams coursing through the Taos Ski Valley to check out the wildflowers. Not a very long hike either. This little grouping of columbine comes back every year in the same spot. You can probably find a similar image from a previous year on my website.
We stopped in Ghost Ranch last week and saw that bits and bobs of a movie set were still standing. They’d even moved a dead tree that had fallen down a few years ago elsewhere to the middle of the set. (Thank you Mark Collins for the inspiration). We opened the doors and went inside. The light streaming through the holes made it sort of magical in a way. Thanks to the movie makers also.
Last week I spent three days working with a client from New York during his month-long cross-country road trip. One of the days was spent in Abiquiu and the Rio Chama Valley chasing storms, followed by a day in the Rio Grande Gorge and along the High Road to Taos. Our final day was spent crisscrossing the San Luis Valley photographing abandoned farmhouses, barns, and this old bridge.
The week ended back at home with a nice visual from the deck.
As always, thanks for looking. G
20 thoughts on “A little bit of This and That, this week.”
Your blog is really well done. I look forward to each edition. The bridge photo is terrific. Take care. Jim
Hi James. I really appreciate the compliments. Thank you so much. I hope you are well. I really enjoy your posts on FB. Best. G
G
Glad I could provide the inspiration at Ghost Ranch. I made many good images on that movie set.
I’ve already sold a print of the chapel. See you down the road soon.
Mark
Thanks you so much, Mark. Keep shooting and I’ll see you again soon. Happy about your sale. G
Thanks again loved the blue window and the window through a window. Alison
Thanks, Alison. I appreciate your compliments. I hope you are well. G
Many thanks . Loved the hollyhocks and Blue window. Also the old church even if it wasn’t really old. Liz
Thank you, Liz. Thanks for your compliments. I hope things are well with you. Geraint
Sadly, I had to move back to WI from Taos (very sadly). Your photos take me back to places and sights that I love. We have several of your photos in our home. Thank you so much.
Kathleen
Hi Kathleen, thank you so much and for your purchases. I can empathize, but I’m very happy to help fill the void as it were. I hope you enjoy my future offerings on my website. Say hello to George. G
thanks – truly wonderful fotos.
Thank you, Ron. G
Love the variety of images. Always an inspiration, thanks for sharing. Mike & Mary
Thanks so much, Mike. Say hi to Mary. G
Just gorgeous.
Thank you, Sandy. G
Great as always ?
Thank you, June. G
Fine work/ thank you
gray
Thank you, Gray. I appreciate the compliments. G