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Ute Mountain Clouds

Geraint December 29, 2016 No Comments
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Ute Mountain, is a free standing extinct volcano in northern New Mexico rising 3000 feet above the valley floor on the Colorado border. It’s distinctive shape looms on the plateau and can be seen from many miles in any direction. It is a focal point landmark in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. In this image it is shrouded in cloud and can often be seen celebrating its own weather system.

Taos Mountain Winter

Geraint December 28, 2016 No Comments
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As the storm clears Taos Mountain is seen in all it’s winter finery.

Adobe Snow Lines

Geraint December 27, 2016 No Comments
adobe and snow on the st. francis church
San Francisco de Asis, Ranchos de Taos, NM

Ice On The Road Shoulder

Geraint December 26, 2016 No Comments
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Ice designs along the roadside. I stepped out of the car, looked down and these designs were staring up at me. Sometimes something is right under my nose or in this case my feet.

San Luis Valley Ranch, Colorado

Geraint December 24, 2016 No Comments
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Winter in the San Luis Valley, Colorado. What impressed me when I came across this scene was the skinny wedge created by the fence and distant brush pointing to the tree and the house. The abandoned adobe building on the left added balance to the scene. The simplicity of these elements set in the snow with the massive nothingness of the sky is indicative of much of the wide open space and vastness of the San Luis Valley. It is a favorite place to visit and make images. Check out the workshops I conduct in the area HERE

On the road in New Mexico

Geraint December 22, 2016 2 Comments
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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.

Geraint December 21, 2016 No Comments
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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

Geraint December 20, 2016 No Comments
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Dried wildflowers seem to have busted through this old tree root, that appears a lot like a hand bearing a bouquet to a lover.