Earth, Sky, Mountain Lake

Geraint June 20, 2019 1 Comment

Earth, Sky, reflecting in the lake. Here’s a favorite poem.

“Clambering up the Cold Mountain path,
The Cold Mountain trail goes on and on:
The long gorge choked with scree and boulders,
The wide creek, the mist-blurred grass.
The moss is slippery, though there’s been no rain
The pine sings, but there’s no wind.
Who can leap the world’s ties
And sit with me among the white clouds?”
Han-shan

Thanks for looking. G

Rainbow, San Cristobal

Geraint June 18, 2019 2 Comments

Rainbow, San Cristobal. We don’t have to go far from home for beautiful vistas. This is our neighbors home glowing at one end of the rainbow. Thanks for looking. G

Stone House, Dixon, Downtown

Geraint June 11, 2019 4 Comments

Stone house, Dixon, downtown. Early morning shadows and reflections of this historic stone house, now a studio gallery in Dixon NM. I put the camera on the floor in front of the puddle, as I can’t resist a puddle and this is what I got. Thanks for looking. G

Saint Josephs, Laguna Pueblo

Geraint June 8, 2019 No Comments

Saint Josephs church at the Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico. The sun arcs across the sky and casts shadows in a nice alignment. We spent some time chatting with the priest and caretaker, and watched the shadows resolve. I’ve enjoyed visiting the pueblo over the years. Here are a few images from previous photo treks to Laguna Pueblo. Thanks for looking. G

Aspen Groves In The Valle Vidal

Geraint June 5, 2019 No Comments

Aspen groves in the Valle Vidal. It’s greening up nicely in the high country. The snow on those distant peaks of the Wheeler Wilderness will likely be around for the rest of the summer. It could possibly still be there when it snows again in the fall. Thanks for looking. G

Rio Costilla Park, Northern New Mexico

Geraint June 4, 2019 2 Comments

Rio Costilla Park, Northern New Mexico. The Rio Costilla was flowing with gusto in the mountains yesterday. We caught the last light creeping up the rocks of the canyon walls, casting shadows and reflected light onto the river. If you get a chance to visit this area I highly recommend it. Or join me on a photo tour in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains this summer. Thanks for looking. G

Elk Cows, In The High Country

Geraint June 3, 2019 No Comments

Elk Cows, in the high country of New Mexico. In the Valle Vidal (Valley of Lifeagain today. We spent the afternoon and evening photographing the high alpine light. Because we stayed out past dinner time, we were fortunate to see so many elk. One bull with two cows emerged from the trees and crossed the road. They stared at us momentarily, then took off into a hillside of pines. Not long after, as twilight descended over the valley, we spotted a dozen cow elks, a number of them pregnant, grazing on the fresh shoots of grass along the creek. These three ladies came down the hillside, herded the others and ushered them into the trees. It was a beautiful drive home. Thanks for looking. G

Pinyon Jay, Arroyo Hondo, NM

Geraint May 29, 2019 No Comments

Pinyon Jay, Arroyo Hondo, NM. On the road last week a large flock of Pinyon Jays exploded out of the sage. This one hung out for a few shots and then peeled off the post in a flash and headed west after the rest of the flock. Thanks for looking. G

Interstate 25, Our Lady Of Guadalupe

Geraint May 27, 2019 2 Comments

Interstate 25, Our Lady Of Guadalupe mural on the frontage road along Interstate 25, New Mexico. We saw this mural and pulled off the freeway and doubled back for some images. Looks like it’s been around for a while, paint peeling and fading in the desert sun. Thanks for looking. G

Cottonwood Tree, Abiquiu

Geraint May 20, 2019 2 Comments

Cottonwood Tree, Abiquiu. In a wash in a “white place” on the Rio Chama in Abiquiu, NM. This is a beautiful cottonwood tree featured as a hanging tree in the movie “Hostiles” starring Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike and Wes Studi. Check it out on Netflix or Join me on a tour in Abiquiu and the Rio Chama Valley. Thanks for looking. G

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