On The Taos Plateau, 10-09-2024

October 9, 2024 by Geraint

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week on the Taos Plateau, a last shot today on an exhilerating photo tour with Scott Purdy. Sorry for the delay in posting… I spaced out what day it was.

I’m thinking of all my friends in Florida as I look at this cloud, and send love.

The old corral west of Taos on the western edge of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.

Old corral, Taos Plateau — Old sheep corral on the Taos Plateau.

I think it’s a sheep herders corral. It looks like it would never pen in a herd of cattle.

Thanks for looking. I apologize again for the limited post. I really did forget what day it was. G

In the Aspens, Fall In New Mexico. 10-01-2024

October 1, 2024 by Geraint

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.

I did some intentional camera movement (ICM) in the first few shots. I’ve done it before, no two pictures are alike.

All were shot around Hopewell Lake along Highway 64 in NM.

A favorite spot.

Aspens and cloud Cumbres Pass, Colorado — Aspens and Cloud, Cumbres Pass, Colorado.

As always, thanks for looking. I hope it’s a beautiful Fall/Autumn where you are. G

Ute Mountain, Taos Mountain, Mountain Biking. 09-25-2024

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024 by Geraint

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.

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 — 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

San Luis Valley Homestead. 09-16-2024

September 17, 2024 by Geraint

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.

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

Taos Artist Combo 3, Taos Art Shows. 09-11-2024

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024 by Geraint

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

Taos Artist Combo 3 at the Stables Gallery Taos. — Featured Print, “Arroyo Hondo Cottonwood”.

Below are a couple more featured images at the Taos Artist Combo 3 show.

Acoma Pueblo ladder and adobes — 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

New Mexico Treasures 2025 Calendar. 09-04-2024

September 4, 2024September 3, 2024 by Geraint

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.

You can order your calendar from this link: New Mexico Treasures 2025 Calendar

This year I’m honored to have the wrap-around cover photo.

New Mexico Treasures 2025 Calendar Cover — New Mexico Treasures 2025 Calendar.

Bald eagle, winter on the Rio Grande — Bald eagle, winter in the Rio Grande Gorge.

Bald eagle, winter in the Rio Grande Gorge.

Taos Mountain mists clearing storm — Taos Mountain mists and clearing storm.

You can purchase a copy of my book here or through the Museum of New Mexico Press.

As always, thank you for looking, your friendship and support. Have a great week. G

Ranchos de Taos, Morning. 08-28-2024

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 by Geraint

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.

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 — Saint Francis Church, Ranchos de Taos, Black and White.

There are many more angles and views of this iconic building. Ansel Adams photographed it, Georgia O’Keeffe painted it and another photographer, my client, added images to his portfolio. Here’s mine from the rear.

As always, thanks for looking. I’m heading back to the studio. I hope you have a great week. G

Super Blue Moonrise, San Cristobal, NM. 08-21-2024

August 20, 2024 by Geraint

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.

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.

Swallowtail butterfly — 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

September Show, Stables Gallery, Taos. 08-14-2024

August 13, 2024 by Geraint

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. — 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 ranchos de Taos — Saint Francis Church white crosses, Ranchos de Taos.

Ute mountain Horses — Ute Mountain Horses.

I hope you’ll visit, see beautiful art, and maybe add a piece to your collection.

As always, thanks for looking. G

Sunset Moonrise, Taos Mountain.08-07-2024.

August 8, 2024August 6, 2024 by Geraint

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.

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.

Crow in the cottonwood tree, San Cristobal, NM — Crow in the cottonwood tree.

Here’s a shot from a few years ago.

As always, thank you for looking and for all the comments and compliments. I hope you have a good week. G