Greetings from the beautiful San Cristobal Valley, Arroyo Hondo and Taos. The valleys are currently adorned with the colors of cottonwoods, and multiple hues of reds and golds.
Last weekend, we had rain that made the colors pop against the dark rain-laden clouds over Pueblo Peak, (Taos Mountain).
Last weekend, we had lots of rain that made the colors pop against the dark, rain-laden clouds over Pueblo Peak (Taos Mountain). This first image is from El Prado (the meadows), one of my favorite views of Pueblo Peak with a dramatic sky overhead. The cottonwoods here are more silver of bare branches interspersed with swatches of yellow and gold.
After a trip to the grocery store, this was the scene that caused me to pull over. The sky and the shadows moving swiftly across the meadows brought the place to life following a day of grey, overcast skies.
The second image is of my favorite cottonwood in Arroyo Hondo. I was on a photo tour with Bob and Anne. We captured this view as the sun broke from behind a cloud. Within a few minutes, it was shrouded in shadow again. It made a fitting end to a great day with my guests.
It’s fall and temperatures are dropping as New Mexico takes a magic carpet ride into the throes of winter. The aspens and cottonwoods shroud the landscape in a cape of gold, glowing against the blue skies in the pristine light. At this time of year, the night skies are crystal clear. The moon, constellations, galaxies, and milky way light up the night sky like few other places on earth. Join me on a photo tour or private workshop of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.
Continuing Exhibit.
My solo exhibition at Bareiss Gallery here in Taos continues through October 31, 2022. The gallery will be open 9 – 2 pm on weekdays. I’ll be there on Saturday, October 22, and Saturday, October 29, or by appointment. Come and visit. It will be great to meet you. G
Bareiss Gallery is located at:
15 State Rd 150 Taos, NM
575-776-2284
As always thank you for looking. G
18 thoughts on “Cottonwoods, Arroyo Hondo, Taos Valley 10-19-22”
thanks. always a pleasure.
I appreciate you. G
Love the photos! Especially the chairs. Where did you get so many! 😉 lol
All the chairs from a church hall. Yeah right. I have four. I think you can figure out the rest. Thank you, Brian. G
Breath taking, Geraint
Thank you so much, Larry. It was stunning. G
Absolutely stunning
Thank you, Kristine. G
Absolutely stunning! Thank you for reminding us to take time to absorb everything as winter approaches. So wish we were there to do it in person!
Thank you so much, Barb. It’s been a beautiful fall so far and it isn’t over yet as the colors follow the elevation down to the valleys and lowland. Abiquiu this week. It will be stunning. G
Thank you for sharing with us. The chairs were sure dufferent
Thank you, Carol. I appreciate that. G
Beautiful shots, Geraint. Really like the light on the cottonwoods – an area of future exploration for me for sure. And the chairs at the farmhouse! A reminder that great artists just see things differently than I do. Very impressive.
Thank you, Scott. I appreciate your compliments. I’ve been enjoying your posts from Colorado. Good work my friend. G
Absolutely stunning ~
love all of them!
Thank you, Elaine. G
Haven’t even got my photos from the tour downloaded and yours is already online. Wonderful trip and great show. Contact you soon.
Hi Bob, Anne. I look forward to seeing your pictures. It was a good time with you both and thank you for visiting my exhibit. Chat soon. G