Fine Art Images from the American Southwest

Taos Junction On The Rio Grande

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Taos Junction on the Rio Grande. Another beautiful day again today in northern New Mexico. This image made from the Taos Junction Bridge in the Orilla Verde RA in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, is one of my favorite locations. This location always continues inspire me when I pull over and park by the river. Fall is in full swing here in northern New Mexico. Drop in if you can, we’ll be glad to show you around and share this great part of the American southwest with you. Thanks for looking. G

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Crescent Moon Rise San Cristobal

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Crescent Moon Rise over the Sangre de Cristo foothills, San Cristobal, New Mexico. I got up early to see the thinest sliver (1%) of a waning moon rise over the hills behind the house. It was still dark when I made this image and as the sun rose the crescent blended in to the light of day. It will return tomorrow as a “new moon”. I think I’ll sleep in. Thanks for looking. G

Crescent Moon Rise San Cristobal

Exquisite Demise Of An Old Friend

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Exquisite demise of an old friend. It felt sad when I saw that this building had collapsed. What can I say? I’ve photographed this place for almost fifteen years. I’ve had a sublime attraction to the place since the first time I saw it. I could never drive past it. I always had to stop in, and whether or not I would make an image depended on an unspoken mutual regard, much like making a portrait. When I visited last week on a photo tour, I knew I would return a few days later to pay my respects in a more fitting way and make, what for me would be, the ultimate farewell portrait. This view is only visible in it’s current state, never before. Thanks for looking. G

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Here are portraits from past visits:

https://geraintsmith.com/san-acacio-colorado/

https://geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/august_16/aug_28_16.html

https://geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/march_15/march_20_15.html

https://geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/june_13/june_30_13.html

https://geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/march_08/mar_03_08.html

https://geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/august_07/aug_17_07.html

https://geraintsmith.com/on-the-road-in-colorado/

“Saguache Crescent” Newspaper Offices

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“Saguache Crescent” Newspaper Offices. Saguache, Colorado. On the road in Colorado for a three day photography workshop this week, I never know what we’ll find. This place was a great find! Loads of character and plenty of history, and a who’s who of those who’ve walked through this door and featured February 23, 2014 0n CBS News Sunday Morning. Thanks for looking. G

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