Grand View, Moonrise Over Vallecito Peak

Geraint November 23, 2018 No Comments

Grand view of thanksgiving eve moon rising over Vallecito Peak, in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains. I wanted to share this grand view that we saw from the highway that runs north – south from where we live, across the mesa, toTaos. Here’s the image I posted from that day. This expansive scene captivated me upon a second review of the shots I made after I stitched these three images together. It’s a big, beautifully panorama of the mountains of northern New Mexico. Thanks for looking. G

Golden Sunlight, El Prado Trees

Geraint November 22, 2018 6 Comments

Golden sunlight, El Prado trees. Through the trees in El Prado (the meadows), we caught a glimpse of Taos Mountain, back there, emerging from the clouds. As we pulled out of the gas station, just across the street, we had enough time to grab a few shots of this scene before it was gone. I hope it was a good day in your world today. It was brilliant right here in the golden sunlight. Thanks for looking. G

Gorgeous Moonrise, Vallecito Peak

Geraint November 21, 2018 4 Comments

Gorgeous moonrise over Vallecito Peak in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains. The moon rose over the subdued rosy hues of the snowy peak. It climbed slowly and deliberately, creeping inch by inch until it cleared the snow-capped peak. Finally it appeared to linger for a moment, and glimmered like a giant pearl, as it kissed the crest adieu. A beautiful end to a gorgeous day in New Mexico. Thanks for looking. G

Indigo Patina With Rust

Geraint November 20, 2018 2 Comments

Indigo patina with rust at the Cumbres and Toltec Railway in Antonito, Colorado. Compositions are not always what they seem. Pick a spot on the old engine or rail cars, point the camera and take a shot. This is a macro shot of a small detail. There are many possibilities. Thanks for looking. G

Hopewell Lake Aspen Moonrise

Geraint November 19, 2018 No Comments

Hopewell Lake Aspen Moonrise. The moon rises over the aspens at Hopewell Lake off Highway 64, New Mexico. Temperatures dropped to 30 degrees late this afternoon as the aspens glowed warm in the setting sunshine. The moon, a jewel in the winter blue sky, rose silently above it all. Thanks for looking. G

Sandhill Crane, Monte Vista NWR

Geraint November 18, 2018 No Comments

Sandhill Crane, Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado. I love these birds. They look like descendent’s of prehistoric dinosaurs. A pterodactyl perhaps? A nice warm day at the refuge. Thanks for looking. G

More images of Sandhill Cranes.

https://geraintsmith.com/sandhill-cranes-sunset-marshes/

https://geraintsmith.com/flight-sandhill-crane-bosque-del-apache/

https://geraintsmith.com/evening-fly-bosque-del-apache/

https://geraintsmith.com/juvenile-golden-eagle-sandhill-cranes/

https://geraintsmith.com/sandhill-cranes-heading-north/

https://geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/march_15/march_03_15.html

https://geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/november_15/nov_15_15.html

Llano de San Juan Chapel

Geraint November 17, 2018 No Comments

Llano de San Juan Chapel, just off the High Road to Taos. The cemetery, chapel and surrounds are always a favorite on the High Road to Taos photo tour. This area of northern New Mexico is magical in it’s authenticity and history. Thanks for looking. G

Grain Elevator With Hay Bales

Geraint November 16, 2018 2 Comments

Grain elevator with hay bales, Jaroso, Colorado. We took a twilight drive on the snow melt and muddy back roads in the San Luis Valley. We traveled north to the Colorado state line with the setting sun in our rear view mirror. Shortly after crossing the state line in we came across this scene of hay bales with the grain elevator at Anderson’s farm. The blue hues of twilight and the warm tones of the hay bales made this abstract scene glow. Beyond, the snow packed peaks of the Rocky Mountains faded into the evening haze. Thanks for looking. G

Rock form, Plaza Blanca

Geraint November 15, 2018 3 Comments

Rock form, Plaza Blanca the white place in Abiquiu, NM. I made this image by mirroring the shot. It looks like the rocks are trying to form from within. Thanks for looking. G

Garden Buddha, Warm Winter Blanket

Geraint November 14, 2018 No Comments

Garden Buddha, warm winter blanket, San Cristobal NM. In today’s slightly higher temperatures the statue has a fully formed apron of slumped snow. Tomorrow the Buddha will have stocking feet! Thanks for looking and stay warm where you are. G

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