Exquisite Demise Of An Old Friend

January 7, 2021October 16, 2017 by Geraint

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

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/

Red Barns Southern Colorado

October 15, 2017 by Geraint

Red Barns, Colorado. I like the juxtaposition of the roof lines and the negative space separating the buildings along with the expansive sky above. Here’s a winter image of these same barns in February 2013. Thanks for looking. G

Lake, In The San Luis Valley, Colorado

October 14, 2017 by Geraint

Lake, in the San Luis Valley, Colorado. The Blanca Peak range, in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of the southern Rockies, makes for a beautiful morning reflection in a small lake in Colorado on a three day photography workshop this week. Thanks for looking. G

“Saguache Crescent” Newspaper Offices

December 30, 2020October 13, 2017 by Geraint

“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

Morning Blue Taos Ski Valley

December 29, 2020October 12, 2017 by Geraint

Morning blue, Taos Ski Valley. This location was cold and full of fall. This little embankment of grass seemed so delicate and soft and I thought of things to come, frigid temps, snow and ice. For a moment I felt warm and satisfied. Thanks for looking. G

Arroyo Hondo Rainbow And A Half

December 29, 2020October 11, 2017 by Geraint

Arroyo Hondo rainbow and a half. The last storm made for some nice images of rainbows and fall colors. Most of the aspens up high are done until next time, so it’s up to the cottonwoods to do their thing now. I’ll be watching and as always, thanks for looking. G

Turquoise And Fall Colors

December 26, 2020October 10, 2017 by Geraint

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Turquoise and fall colors on the high road to Taos. Drive any road in northern New Mexico right now and the light and colors will amaze you, as will the skies. Throwing in some quirky ‘New Mexicana’ will make the day! Thanks for looking. G

Milkweed Seed And Rabbit Brush

October 9, 2017 by Geraint

Milkweed Seed and Rabbit Brush. Carried on the morning breeze through the neighborhood, the hardy milkweed seed settles on the rabbit brush. Sooner or later the seed will be released from the floss. Thanks for looking. G

Piedra Lumbre (Shining Rock) Abiquiu, NM

December 30, 2020October 8, 2017 by Geraint

Piedra Lumbre (Shining Rock) Land Grant in Abiquiu, NM. On a photo tour last week around Abiquiu and the Rio Chama we pulled over at a favorite location. There were many opportunities for beautiful landscape images that day, as shadows from the clouds passed over the scene. This big plant, not sure what it’s name is, made for a foreground subject that mimicked the shape of the cloud behind the red rock butte. Thanks for looking. G

Arroyo Hondo Morning Sunrise

October 7, 2017 by Geraint

Arroyo Hondo, morning sunrise. Life is good in the pastures at sunrise in the Arroyo Hondo Valley. I spent a moment, on the drive to Taos this morning, to stop and watch the horses grazing in the light filtered fields. This is what light traveling at 186,000 miles per second can create. After spending five minutes at this spot I realized that the light had traveled millions and millions of miles when it entered my camera’s lens, passing through, as the shutter opened, to the sensor which helped produce this scene. Yep I love science, and being present to appreciate the moment. Thanks for looking. G