Tipis, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

April 7, 2022December 22, 2020 by Geraint

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Tipis south of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. I headed here first last night for the conjunction but the elements didn’t align. So I headed to the church shortly afterward. That worked out fine and print sales were brisk today. I did shoot some images at the tipis before heading to the church. I added the antique aged distressed look to the shot. Keep looking up! The planets are still passing in the night. Well, not really, Saturn is just under half a billion miles further out into space than mighty Jupiter. Thanks for looking. G

Saint Francis Church, Saturn, Jupiter, Conjunction

April 7, 2022December 21, 2020 by Geraint

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Saint Francis Church, Ranchos de Taos, with Saturn, Jupiter, Conjunction. Jupiter, four moons, and Saturn, a composite image, one focused on the church belfries and the second focused on the planets. Zoom in to see the planets. I hope you got to see it out there. Thanks for looking. G

Big Sky Sunset, Northern New Mexico

April 7, 2022December 20, 2020 by Geraint

Big sky sunset, across the plateau, northern New Mexico. I made a little trip south to scope out some locations for tomorrow night’s conjunction. On the way home, this happened. Thanks for looking. G

Raven Flight, Three Peaks, Tres Orejas, Sunset

April 7, 2022December 19, 2020 by Geraint

Raven flight with Three Peaks, also known as Tres Orejas, and the sunset. I was waiting for the crescent moon when a couple of ravens flew by. I got the second one nicely placed. Thanks for looking. G

GMC Truck, Overland Ranch, Taos, New Mexico

April 7, 2022December 18, 2020 by Geraint

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GMC Truck at the Overland Ranch compound, Taos, New Mexico. No truck is an island unto itself! This familiar location with a backdrop of Taos Mountain (Pueblo Peak), always inspires a photo. I made a quick stop in here as the snow receded, it left the truck looking like it was washed ashore and stranded. Thanks for looking. G

Northern Flicker, Evening Light, Cottonwood Tree, San Cristobal

April 7, 2022December 17, 2020 by Geraint

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Northern Flicker in the evening light on top of the cottonwood tree, San Cristobal. I know for sure it saw the moon and planets at the same time I did. It had a slightly more elevated view over the rooftops but no closer to the cosmic events. Thanks for looking. G

Conjunction, Crescent Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Taos Plateau

April 7, 2022December 16, 2020 by Geraint

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Conjunction, this evening with the crescent Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn, over the Taos Plateau. Tres Orejas (Three Ears or Three Peaks) with the distant Jemez Mountains, formed the anchor for this beautiful sight. Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. A precursor to the upcoming Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter on December 21, 2020. Thanks for looking. G

Last Light, Mountain Snow, Sangre de Cristos, NM

April 7, 2022December 15, 2020 by Geraint

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Last light on the mountain snows and cloud, Sangre de Cristos, NM. The last glimmer of light on the foothills before the sun slipped over the horizon and the warmth of the day with it. Stay warm, and healthy. Thanks for looking. G

Wild Yarrow, Adobe, Corrugation, Mora, NM

April 7, 2022December 14, 2020 by Geraint

Wild yarrow, adobe wall, window, and corrugation in Mora, New Mexico. All the elements that shout out loud, “New Mexico”. If you live here you know what I mean and if you don’t, I think you get my drift. Thanks for looking. G