On the road in New Mexico January 7, 2021December 22, 2016 by Geraint Sometimes something catches your eye and you just have to pull over and make a picture. They still have christmas lights hanging on the marquee. Which year they were last illuminated … well, your guess is as good as mine.
Great Blue Heron, Bosque del Apache. December 29, 2020December 21, 2016 by Geraint Great Blue Heron. The sun rises and spotlights the Heron already ensconced in its pre-established fishing hole. The bird remained in this position for what seemed like in perpetuity until, without any warning, it became intent on stalking its prey. Steady poise, deliberate delicate steps, and nature delivered up a sumptuous breakfast. It turned out that rat was on the menu this particular morning.
A composition in the field December 20, 2016 by Geraint Dried wildflowers seem to have busted through this old tree root, that appears a lot like a hand bearing a bouquet to a lover.
Morning in the Bosque del Apache, NM March 17, 2021December 19, 2016 by Geraint Northern Pintail ducks in the Bosque del Apache (Woods of the Apache) NWR, Socorro, NM. It’s not difficult to make a good image in the National Wildlife Refuge. These Northern Pintail ducks came out of the reeds and marsh grasses in tandem. Observing them through the lens I had a feeling they knew where they were going. I had no clue what they were about. I got to watch and enjoy the moment and create a few compositions of the scene. Reviewing the image later, I recalled if nothing else, the peacefulness of the moment when I saw the emerge from the reeds and Marsh grasses.
Morning In The Valley December 26, 2020December 18, 2016 by Geraint Morning in the cold and frosty valley with the sun beginning to break through the heavy fog. It would be a while before things cleared. In the meantime we get to watch the horse stir itself and mosey along nudging clumps of snow for any fodder.
Wood Pile As Big As A House January 7, 2021December 17, 2016 by Geraint Wood pile as big as a house, Truchas, New Mexico.
A Winter Morning Symphony January 6, 2021December 16, 2016 by Geraint Across the valley to the foothills the snow, backlit by the sun, swirling and blowing, rising and falling a visual morning symphony.
Red-Tailed Hawk December 15, 2016 by Geraint Red-tailed Hawk on a cold and frosty morning, NM Highway 150. I was heading into my gallery in Arroyo Seco on my morning commute. I often spot hawks on fence posts, power poles, or in a dead tree as in this case. Power poles provide the hawk with a vantage point, it’s true, but there is something un-romantic about a ridged post with a transformer constantly humming and wires everywhere ruining the picture. Maybe, secretly, the raptor likes that sort of thing. Well… when I spotted this bird in all it’s pristine glory, bathed in morning sunlight, I had to pull over and make an image. Thanks for looking. G
Moon Set From San Cristobal, NM December 14, 2016 by Geraint Moon set from San Cristobal NM. It feels very comforting to me when I step outside in freezing temperatures and simply enjoy watching the morning moon set and know that this is the order of things…. Oh! and make an image!
Another Super Moon Rising December 13, 2016 by Geraint Another Super Moon rising over the Sangre de Cristo foothills in San Cristobal, NM