Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, in the aspens. It’s leaf-peeping time in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. I hope you’re able to get out there. I’ll have six days on the road with wonderful friends and great clients.
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, Ute Mountain and the Rio Grande in the Wild and Scenic Rivers area of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Taos Mountain is preparing for winter and mountain biking in the Taos Ski Valley.
I love it when we visit this location, I feel sure you know it, and the shadows from the fast-moving clouds pass over the landscape creating numerous composition possibilities. I hope my clients get some images they want to share.
Ute Mountain and the Rio Grande.
This picture of Taos Mountain has been popping up recently. One of these days I’ll print one for myself and hang it on our living room wall. It will warm up the room as we settle into the colder seasons.
Taos Mountain, Pueblo Peak, Sunset.
I watched this guy head down a trail at the terrain park in Taos Ski Valley. I composited nine images to get the shot. It looks like he was out on a Sunday ride, not a mountain biking course. There’s a nice trail to hike nearby.
As always, thank you for looking. Have a great week. G
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week my favorite abandoned San Luis Valley homestead. I think you know the one!
On a photo tour/workshop last Monday we visited the high country around Hopewell Lake, the Chama and Antonito depots on the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad, and a few favorite locations in the San Luis Valley.
It rained most of the day but we were tenacious and worked between raindrops. The colors are beginning to turn and are vibrant from the rain under an overcast sky.
San Luis Valley homestead.
We worked in this location and I’m looking forward to seeing what my client Larry came up with.
San Luis Valley homestead through the fence.
Next, I’m heading out on a three-day trip, we’ll see what each day reveals.
I had a great show last weekend. Thanks to all who came out and for all the support, purchases, and many new collectors.
As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week I’m busy printing for two art shows. If you happen to be in Taos please join me at one or both shows, at the Taos Artist Combo 3 this coming weekend September 13-15 at the Stables Art Gallery, and the second at the Sliver Gallery at Taos Lifestyle opening Friday, September 27—more details to follow next week.
Taos Artist Comb 3 Stables Gallery at the TCA September 13-15, Noon to 5 pm Artists reception September 13, 5-7 pm
Featured Print, “Arroyo Hondo Cottonwood”.
Below are a couple more featured images at the Taos Artist Combo 3 show.
Arroyo Seco Abstract.
Acoma Pueblo ladder shadows.
The Stables Galley is located at 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571.
“Sliver Gallery” is at 815 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571.
I look forward to seeing you at either or both gallery shows.
Taos Artist Combo 3 participating artists.
As always thank you for looking. Have a great week. G
Greetings from San Cristobal, (Taos), NM. This week, New Mexico Treasures 2025 Engagement Calendar. Again, I’m pleased to have my work in this long-running cultural calendar published by the State of New Mexico Cultural Affairs Department and produced by the Museum of New Mexico Press, which reprinted and distributed my book, Rio Grande del Norte: An Intimate Portrait.
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.
Saint Francis Church, Ranchos de Taos, NM.
Three crosses.
Two crosses.
And a return visit at the end of the tour with a different-looking sky.
Saint Francis Church with the four pigeon apostles.
Or maybe black and white.
Saint Francis Church, Ranchos de Taos, Black and White.
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, 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.
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
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.
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 white crosses, Ranchos de Taos.
Banana plant droplet.
Buffalo (Bison) eye.
Ute Mountain Horses.
Mountain Storm.
Early Snow, Taos.
Aspens.
Shrine.
Powwow Dancer.
I hope you’ll visit, see beautiful art, and maybe add a piece to your collection.
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 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.
Greetings from San Cristobal (Taos), NM. This week the Rio Grande Gorge in its summer finery and gorgeousness.
My hard drives frequently spin as I search for images to print or supply to art directors and clients. This week was no exception. I came up with a few select photos depicting the gorge that divides the plateau between east and west, with views from the rim and canyon, and the expansive vistas that capture the imagination and stir the soul.
If you miss this view below then you are probably asleep and should wake up or you’re driving at night.
Highway 68 and the Gorge view.
If you prefer to take a detour off the main route you will see the following two locations.
The Rio Grande in Orilla Verde Recreation Area.
As you ascend a steep dirt road you will encounter this grand view looking south. Remember to engage the parking break.
Gorgeous Sky.
A short distance on the climb out of the canyon is the Vista Verde Trail. It will take you on a very pleasant hike through lava boulder fields and rocks adorned with indigenous petroglyph art.
Vista Verde Trail.
… to a bench with an overlook of the Rio Grande.
River view from a nice resting spot.
The west rim trail takes you in a northerly direction on mostly level ground for about 10 miles. You’ll feel the cool breeze as it glances off the canyon walls and catch fabulous 360º sunsets.
West Rim Trail.
Driving the 10 miles, if preferred, will bring you to the high bridge where US Highway 64 crosses the Rio Grande Gorge.
Walking across the bridge looking to the north or south you’ll get wonderful views of the river. Looking east toward the mountains is pretty nice too!
Summer light on the gorge bridge. Straight as an arrow to the mountains.
On the same evening from the bridge, this happened.
Lightning over the gorge.
On another occasion a rainbow over the chasm.
Rainbow and storm over the gorge.
There have been many times I’ve traversed the bridge. It shakes a lot especially when semi-trucks cross it hauling full loads of gravel. Don’t let it prevent you from crossing it yourself, but don’t bother with a tripod. I didn’t.
Lastly, one of my favorite and most popular images was taken on a summer evening from the high bridge in 2009. A horizontal crop is on the cover of my book.
Summer evening from the high bridge.
I hope you enjoyed the mini travelog this week. Join me on a photo tour/workshop and I’ll show you around these locations.
Last week I made it to the summit of Gold Hill on my two new feet. 9.8 miles round trip and 3263 elevation gain to 12703′ at the summit. My knees were complaining but I wasn’t. We’ll do Wheeler Peak the highest point in NM (13163′) in a couple of weeks for something a little easier.
As always, thank you for looking. I hope you have a good week. G
