Search Results for: ute – Page 5

Fall In Colorado. 09-03-2025

Geraint September 3, 2025 8 Comments

Greetings from New Mexico. This week, some images of fall colors taken in previous years on trips to Crested Butte. I’ll have some of these images as prints in the upcoming Artist Combo Show in Taos on September 12-14 at the Stables Gallery. I look forward to seeing you there.

Kebler Pass road Fall colors, Colorado — Aspens, peaks, and clouds, Colorado.

Near Crested Butte, Colorado — Close-up of the peaks and colors.

Aspens and peaks, Colorado — Near Lost Lake, Colorado.

Last Dollar road, Colorado — Taken from Last Dollar Road, Colorado.

I love making prints. In days past, it wasn’t a photograph until it was printed. This is the first time I’ve printed this image. You can see it at the show next week.

Aspens and peaks print — Print 11″x18″ Aspens and Peaks, Colorado.

New Mexico is stunning in the fall, but I’ve always considered the last week of September a must for a trip to Colorado.

Crested Butte, Colorado, is renowned for its stunning fall colors, making it a popular destination for photographers, hikers, and nature lovers. The area is particularly famous for its vibrant aspen groves, which turn brilliant shades of yellow, gold, and sometimes red during the autumn months.

Best Time to Visit.
The peak color in Crested Butte typically occurs from late September to early October. However, the exact timing can vary each year based on weather conditions, altitude, and other factors. It’s a good idea to check local reports or contact local businesses for the most current information on the status of the leaves.

Best Places to See Fall Colors.

Kebler Pass – Often cited as one of the best places in Colorado to see fall colors, Kebler Pass is accessible via a scenic drive on Gunnison County Road 12. The area is known for having one of the largest aspen groves in the United States.
Gothic Road – Leading north from Crested Butte towards the ghost town of Gothic, this route offers spectacular views of aspen-lined valleys against a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks.
Ohio Pass – Connecting Gunnison to Crested Butte via Ohio Creek Road, this less-traveled pass offers stunning views of the Castles, a unique rock formation, amidst the golden aspens.
Brush Creek Road – Southeast of Crested Butte, this area provides a mix of aspen forests and open meadows, offering a different perspective on the fall colors.
Slate River Road – This route provides beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys filled with colorful aspens, especially stunning with early morning or late afternoon light.

As always, thanks for looking and following along. G

Lindisfarne, Boat Sheds. 08-27-2015

Geraint August 27, 2025 4 Comments

Greetings from New Mexico! This week, I find myself drawn back to the mystical shores of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, nestled on the rugged northeast coast of England. I am particularly enchanted by the island’s quaint and curious overturned fishing boat storage sheds. These unique structures, repurposed from old boats, stand as a testament to the island’s rich maritime heritage and the ingenuity of its people. They evoke a sense of history and charm that is quintessentially Lindisfarne.

Boat with Lindisfarne castle — Unseaworthy lobster fishing boat with Lindisfarne Castle.

Boat shed Holy Island — Boat shed or herring shed on Holy Island

Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England. It is renowned for its medieval religious heritage and its picturesque natural scenery. Fishing has been a part of the island’s economy and culture for centuries, given its coastal location and abundant marine resources.

Two overturned boat storage sheds — Two overturned-boats, repurposed storage sheds.

On Lindisfarne, you can find traditional fishing boat storage sheds, known locally as “herring sheds” or “upside-down boats.” These sheds are unique and picturesque, contributing to the island’s charm and historical ambiance. They are made from old wooden fishing boats turned upside down, with the hulls repurposed to serve as roofs. This method of recycling old boats provides a practical and durable solution for storage needs, while also preserving a piece of the island’s maritime history.

These boat sheds are typically located near the harbor, where they blend seamlessly into the landscape, often painted in bright colors that add to their visual appeal. They are used to store fishing gear, nets, and other equipment, serving as a testament to the island’s ongoing fishing activities.

Visiting Lindisfarne offers a glimpse into the traditional life and practices of its inhabitants, with the boat sheds standing as a unique cultural and historical feature. The island itself is accessible via a causeway that is submerged under water during high tide, adding to its mystique and the sense of isolation from the mainland. This, along with its rich history, including the famous Lindisfarne Priory and Castle, makes it a fascinating destination for tourists interested in history, nature, and traditional British coastal life.

Lobster pots, Holy Island, and in black and white.

Pilgrims cross the tidal sands to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne via the Pilgrim’s Way, a route marked by posts that can only be safely crossed at low tide when the sands are firm. The three-mile walk takes about 90 minutes and leads to the island where St. Aidan and St. Cuthbert established a significant monastic community. Modern pilgrims follow the same historic path, using refuge boxes for safety from the swift currents.

Pilgrims crossing refuge Holy Island of Lindisfarne — Pilgrims way, Holy Island.

Finally, with its proximity to the coast, lichen grows on everything. Below is a print of lichen on the face of a Celtic cross. I’ll have this image and some of the overturned boat images in my upcoming show.

Lichen on Celtic cross — Lichen on a Celtic cross.

As always, thanks for looking. I hope you have a good week. G

Landscapes And More. 06-04-2025

Geraint June 4, 2025 2 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM! This week, I’m excited to showcase landscapes and more in current and upcoming publications. Don’t miss my print of the week feature, highlighting a captivating image for your collection. I also had the honor of participating in a podcast Q&A on Landscape Photography with esteemed experts Bill Shapiro and Dr. Grant Scott, offering valuable insights and inspiration.

This week, my work appears in the current edition of Enchanted Outpost magazine. You may remember when I was the featured artist in their premier edition.

Thanks to all at Enchanted Outpost.

Blanca Peak, Colorado Landscapes — Blanca Peak, a favorite of Colorado Landscapes.

The Taos News, our esteemed and multi-award-winning small-town newspaper, has featured the following three images in its summer guide.

Ute Mountain Road — Road to Ute Mountain.

Shooting stars, wildflowers Taos Ski Valley — Shooting stars, wildflowers in Taos Ski Valley.

A ladder at the Picuris Pueblo Church restoration.

And in the upcoming New Mexico Treasures 2026 desktop calendar, the following four images are featured. The calendar is due out in July and sells out quickly.

Rainbow, San Cristobal — Rainbow, Columbine Hondo Wilderness from San Cristobal, NM.

Crescent moon and Venus over the San Cristobal Chapel — Crescent Moon and Venus over the San Cristobal Chapel.

Snow melt, Weeping Walls, Taos — Snow melt, “Weeping Walls, Taos”.

Rio Grande Gorge bridge in fog — Fog lifting at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.

Podcast Q&A on Landscape Photography with esteemed experts Bill Shapiro and Dr. Grant Scott.

Lastly, the print of the week, El Prado Cottonwood Light, is one of my favorite landscapes.

Print of the week, El Prado Cottonwoods — El Prado Cottonwoods.

As always, thank you for looking. I’m honored and grateful for every opportunity to share my work that shines a light on this place I call home. Have a great week. G

Williams Lake, Wheeler Traverse. 05-14-2025

Geraint May 13, 2025 2 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, I’m sharing a wide panorama from Williams Lake, a panorama shot on my iPhone. It’s a short post, but a sweeping view. I’m going back up to the lake sometime next week and follow up with another perspective.

The Wheeler Traverse extends from Wheeler Peak on the left of the frame to the peak on the extreme right and beyond down to the Taos Ski Valley. I did the traverse in 1989, again in 1990, and maybe again this year. Click on the image to expand.

Williams Lake and Wheeler Peak, New Mexico, are located high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Taos, New Mexico. Williams Lake and Wheeler Peak form one of the most iconic alpine destinations in the state. Their rugged beauty, pristine wilderness, and accessibility from Taos Ski Valley make them favorites for hikers and backpackers.

Wheeler Peak, elevation 13,161 feet (4,011 m), is the highest point in New Mexico. From Williams Lake, a steep, rocky spur trail continues another 2 miles and gains 2,000 feet to the summit. The views are sweeping: to the north, you see the Rio Grande Gorge; to the east, the Moreno Valley and Eagle Nest Lake; and to the west, the layered mesas of northern New Mexico. Bighorn sheep, marmots, pika, golden eagles, and the occasional black bear frequent the alpine tundra.

If you’re fit and would enjoy a guided hike to the lake for a photography tour, please message me through my contact form.

Print of the week. Click on the image to see more details.

As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G

Minimalist Abstract Art, The Square. 04-16-2025

Geraint April 16, 2025 4 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, minimalist abstract art in a square format.

In June 2024, I said there might be another post of random abstraction, and as I have so many of this type of image, mostly shot on an iPhone, here goes.

Click on an image to expand and click off it to go back. Enjoy!

Love minimalist abstract art in Trinidad, Colorado

I wrote some sentences and put them as prompts into Grammarly and ChatGPT. This is what they came up with, modified further by me. Let me know your thoughts.

The Allure of Minimalist Abstract Art in Square Format

In a world saturated with noise and complexity, minimalist abstract art offers a visual breath of fresh air—clean lines, subtle textures, and intentional simplicity. When paired with the symmetry of a square format, this genre takes on a uniquely balanced and meditative quality that resonates deeply in modern spaces.

Why Square?
The square canvas provides perfect equilibrium. Unlike rectangles, which inherently suggest direction, the square is neutral—neither vertical nor horizontal. This neutrality invites the viewer to experience the artwork without predetermined movement, making it an ideal playground for minimalist expression.

Less is Powerful
Minimalist abstract art thrives on reduction. It strips away the nonessential, leaving only what truly matters: form, color, space, and emotion. A single brushstroke, a subtle shift in tone, or a geometric repetition can evoke calm, curiosity, or contemplation.

Harmony in Design
Whether hanging solo or as part of a grid, square-format minimalist pieces create rhythm and order. Their visual harmony complements contemporary interiors, bringing structure to eclectic rooms or serenity to stark spaces. They don’t shout—they whisper, and in that quietness, they speak volumes.

Final Thoughts
Minimalist abstract art in a square format isn’t about what you see—it’s about what you feel. It’s not minimal for the sake of aesthetics but to create space: for thought, stillness, and connection. In its quiet, it offers a rare and refreshing clarity.

Explore the balance. Embrace the square. Let less say more.

As always, Thanks for looking. Have a great week. G

The Nature of March. 03-19-2025

Geraint March 19, 2025 No Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week’s images depict the nature of March.
The wind-swept madness of March came in like a lamb, and never mind the analogy of a lion, it morphed into a rhinoceros in an English tearoom. Haboob-like dust storms occurred earlier in the month, and again yesterday, they delayed flights and closed interstates with winds fanning the flames of wildfires.

The pictures of the Lunar Eclipse I’d planned to post this week didn’t occur due to the crazy March weather here. Thick clouds, freezing rain, and snow made sure of that.

That said, here are some images of the gentler side of March.

Chama River Road Cliffs and Windmill. — Spring Weather, Taos, NM

Here’s another short PDF I created in March a few years ago, with images from the San Luis Valley.

As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G

Chair Work. New Work, 01-29-2025

Geraint January 29, 2025 8 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, new chair work. It’s spring-like weather out there, including the cold wind. And as of 30 minutes ago snow. I’m gearing up for new projects this year, starting with the pieces below.

If you remember the images I posted from my show in October 2022 you’ll see where I’m going with my new pieces.

Below is a large print on paper or canvas, entitled “Twenty One Chairs'” photographed with a storm brewing, just north of Taos.

New Chair work pieces, twenty one chairs Wild River RA — New chair work, Twenty One Chairs. 38″ x 60″

Three chairs and a tree. 40″ x 60″ paper or canvas

One Chair in the aspens. — One chair in the aspens. 32″ x 40″ paper or canvas

Two white chairs with aspens — Two white chairs in aspen grove. 26″ x 60″ paper or canvas

The image below is one taken in Ranchos de Taos twenty years ago. I like its simplicity and to look back on images that inspire my work today.

I’m back at it sculpting new pieces and will post them and more of these large prints in a “new work” gallery on this website as they become available. Stay tuned.

As always. Thank you for looking. G

Red Barn, Awesome Comet, Snow. 10-30-2024.

Geraint October 30, 2024 12 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, the red barn and its neighbors, Comet Atlas, the Arroyo Hondo cottonwood tree, and an image from October 27, 2020, with the piles of snow we have unfortunately not received this year.

The red barn is deteriorating before my eyes. The siding might as well fall off while I’m standing there looking, and it’s also starting to twist from the prevailing winds.

Red barn with anthill and Ute Mountain San Luis Valley Colorado — Red barn with anthill and Ute Mountain, San Luis Valley Colorado.

If we ever get snow again the scene will look like this.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) shot on an iPhone 13 Pro Max on October 13, 2024. I couldn’t resist the ease of what the iPhone can accomplish these days. The comet image is a little soft however, night mode on the phone is very good for handheld shots. It’s even better on a tripod.

Arroyo Hondo cottonwood, October29, 2024 — Arroyo Hondo Cottonwood, October 29, 2024.

The same scene on November 1, 2018.

This scene below is on our deck on October 27, 2020.

Snow cover on the deck, San Cristobal, October 27 2020 — Snow cover San Cristobal, October 27, 2020

As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week where you are. G

New Mexico Treasures 2025 Calendar. 09-04-2024

Geraint September 3, 2024 10 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, (Taos), NM. This week, New Mexico Treasures 2025 Engagement Calendar. Again, I’m pleased to have my work in this long-running cultural calendar published by the State of New Mexico Cultural Affairs Department and produced by the Museum of New Mexico Press, which reprinted and distributed my book, Rio Grande del Norte: An Intimate Portrait.

You can order your calendar from this link: New Mexico Treasures 2025 Calendar

This year I’m honored to have the wrap-around cover photo.

New Mexico Treasures 2025 Calendar Cover — New Mexico Treasures 2025 Calendar.

Bald eagle, winter on the Rio Grande — Bald eagle, winter in the Rio Grande Gorge.

Bald eagle, winter in the Rio Grande Gorge.

Taos Mountain mists clearing storm — Taos Mountain mists and clearing storm.

You can purchase a copy of my book here or through the Museum of New Mexico Press.

As always, thank you for looking, your friendship and support. Have a great week. G

September Show, Stables Gallery, Taos. 08-14-2024

Geraint August 13, 2024 22 Comments

Greetings from San Cristobal, (Taos), NM. This week an upcoming September Show, Taos Artist Combo 3.

Back by popular demand with some familiar names and new artists joining us this year. If you are fortunate enough to be in Taos next month, seeing you at the historic Stables Gallery downtown Taos would be great. The Stables Galley is located at: 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571

September Show, "Taos Artist Combo 3" at the Stables Gallery Taos. — September Show, Taos Artist Combo 3 at the Stables Gallery Taos.

I will be showing many favorite and iconic images with an added inventory of new images created over the last two years. I hope you can make it and I look forward to seeing you there.

Saint Francis church ranchos de Taos — Saint Francis Church white crosses, Ranchos de Taos.

Ute mountain Horses — Ute Mountain Horses.

I hope you’ll visit, see beautiful art, and maybe add a piece to your collection.

As always, thanks for looking. G