Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week I’ve included a late summer sunset with a rainbow in a super storm cloud.
Summer is almost over and autumn is upon us. The aspens and cottonwoods will shroud the landscape in a cape of gold, glowing against the blue skies in the pristine mountain 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. New Mexico will soon be a magic carpet ride into the throes of winter. It’s not too late to sign up for a fall photo tour.
The summer storm cloud picture below followed a week after my last post on the rainbows. Many pictures of this massive cloud were floating around on social media. Naturally, we are so fortunate where we live, that we only have to step outside into the garden for a spectacular view.
Last weekend Pami and I drove to Salida, Colorado to the fiber arts festival. Pami did some shopping for alpaca yarns and I took a few images walking down the side streets and dark alleys!
Just over my shoulder was an artist painting a picture of these kayaks. This was his working palette.
Looking down, watching where I put my feet, was all I needed to see that “Love is all you need”… and water and food and housing…!
It poured with rain over the last three days. It isn’t over yet. I had errands to run in Taos so I stopped by the Saint Francis Church in Ranchos de Taos to add another image to my reflection collection. As I’ve said before, “I can’t resist a puddle!”.
I went to a friend’s open studio last weekend and also got caught up on gallery visits, it’s been a while. I liked the vase of flowers and took a quick cellphone shot. After tinkering on a cell phone app I came up with this. Here’s another image I did using the “Formulas” app on my phone.
I got a number of print orders this week. I shipped this image of the Cliff Palace ruin in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado to Florida. I printed one for myself to hang in my office. If you would like a print for your wall, message me here!
I saw the scene below today on my drive home from town. This guy was trucking along the highway so I thought I’d catch a shot of him as he passed the flashing road work sign that has been there for three/four years. Road work? No problem!
Summer is coming to an end and colors are turning on the tips of cottonwoods and aspens. I still have dates available for private photo tours and workshops. Last year was outstanding. Let me know if you are planning a trip to the area and would like a personalized guided trip.
As always, thank you for looking. Have a great week. G
12 thoughts on “Summer Sunset, Salida Colorado, And More. 09-13-2023.”
All great, Geraint,
Thank you for sharing the beauty.
Thank you so much my friend. Keep shooting those birds. You know what I mean. G
wonderful. Thanks. I saw the guy on his horse today. Funny, he was talking on his smart phone.
I saw him at numerous locations, but didn’t see him on his phone. That would be classic. Thanks Ron. G
Wonderful blog! Love seeing things through your eyes.
Thank you so much, Linda. That means a lot to me. Cheers. G
Wonderful eclectic collection. Great work, Geraint.
As always, thank you so much Jim. Greatly appreciated. G
Great shots Geraint. I really admire your ability to see the art in those everyday scenes. Best, Scott
Thank you so much, Scott. That means a lot. G
Beautiful as always. The earliest photos of Mesa Verde show that it was much more of a crumbling ruin than we see today. Many of the taller structures look the same but all of the interconnecting pathways and lower walls have seen a great deal of work. Think how amazing it would have been to stumble upon this structure in its original state.
Traveling around the southwest I often wonder how things might have looked if time and other elements hadn’t invaded. Thank you Gary. I hope you are well. G