Greetings from San Cristobal and beyond. This week a two-day photo tour around northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Nature and the elements gave up some wonderful photo opportunities, beginning with Taos Mountain and the iconic grove of cottonwoods.
The next stop on the photo tour was in Questa at an old house off the highway set back amongst some trees. I checked with a friend who said he would try and find me some information on this charming building and quiet setting.
Following a couple of stops en route, to photograph some wild horses, we wound up at this lake in the San Luis Valley. Moody and brooding skies were the order of the day.
Speaking of the skies. Highway 142 crosses the Rio Grande in Colorado between the old town of San Luis and Heading west to Manassa home of Jack Dempsey, the “Manassa Mauler”.
Continuing the photo tour, there is also a stark view of a very subdued Rio Grande from the road bridge as it crosses the river.
I came across some of last year’s milkweed pods enduring against the elements. Did I mention the frigid cold winds? My guests were admirably brave, and filled with enthusiasm for whatever conditions confronted us.
Milkweed plants are a favorite subject of mine. Consider this image.
On the second day, we encountered a troupe of young Bighorn Sheep in the Orilla Verde area of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument walking on the road ahead of us.
We parked the car and followed uphill and enjoyed watching and photographing them in their prime, natural environment. I can’t help but think that the one in the middle is telling them to “gather round” and show us their best side!
There were many more picture opportunities. I had to stop at some point. If you are planning to be in the area this year, join me on a photo tour/workshop and I’ll show you around.
As always, thank you for looking. Have a great week. G
6 thoughts on “Photo Tour, New Mexico, Colorado. 04-10-2024”
So much Majik conveyed – thanks M
Greatly appreciated, Mara. I hope you are well. G
Great work, Geraint! Especially like the bighorn sheep trio. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Peter, I really appreciate that. We loved watching the bighorn traipsing up the road ahead of us. Always fun to see them. Best, G
High been to Filey a place we used to go with your mum and dad. No horses or sun on the brig. Good memories. Thankyou for your shots. Yes need speech bubbles for the big horn sheep.
Mom and dad always loved visiting Filey and always spoke of it. I went there once or twice with them. I’m glad you have those memories and had a lovely trip this time. The Bighorn sheep always appear to be thinking about something. I do sometimes wonder what. Thanks Alison. G