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Greetings from New Mexico. This week, a few more prints, on display this weekend at the “Taos Artist Combo” show at the Stables Gallery in Taos.
As always, thanks for looking and all the comments and compliments. I look forward to seeing you this coming weekend. G
Greetings from New Mexico! This week, I’m focusing on the Milkweed plant. The images below were taken as part of an exhibit on various seeds. I photographed the plant across three seasons: spring, summer, and fall. This year, the plant is prolific in the neighborhood.
The plant belongs to the genus Asclepias, a group of plants known for their unique properties and ecological importance, particularly for monarch butterflies.
Plants are primarily perennial herbs, characterized by their milky latex-containing sap. They typically have complex flowers that are uniquely structured to facilitate pollination primarily by insects. The flowers are often clustered in umbels and can vary in color from pink and orange to green and white, depending on the species.
Milkweed is famously known for its crucial role in the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly. Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves, which contain toxic cardenolides. These compounds are sequestered by the caterpillars, providing them with a defense mechanism against predators even in their adult butterfly stage.
This particular pod birthed the whole seed group at once. I picked up the pod and it rolled out into my hand. I took it home. It stayed intact for me to photograph.
The silky floss of the milkweed seeds is buoyant and has been used historically for filling life jackets, as well as in insulation and textile manufacturing.
Given its importance to the monarch butterfly, many conservation efforts focus on preserving and expanding milkweed habitats. Gardeners and conservationists often encourage planting native species of milkweed to aid in these efforts.
This one resembles my hair first thing in the morning.
The seeds have left the floss.
Print of the week, Autumn Trio.
As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM! This week, the neighborhood is bursting with wildflowers. I took an early morning hike with the dogs today. It was still quite cool, and the signs of incoming weather prompted us to keep it short, a 4.5-mile round trip on the Columbine Canyon Trail. The wildflowers are in full bloom and looking beautiful, although the dogs seemed a bit impatient, frequently giving me looks that seemed to ask, “Are we stopping again?” We turned around and started heading back down the trail, chatting and interacting with other hikers along the way. Although it’s mostly uphill and the climb is moderate, the descent is much quicker. I need to train the dogs to slow me down on the way down; their pulling was very helpful on the way up!
Mexican Hat flowers everywhere, especially along highways and meadows at 10,000 ft.
Showy Locoweed. Details on this plant, as pretty as it is.
I think this hummingbird is in amongst Rocky Mountain Penstemon growing wild in the Moreno Valley, NM.
My friend David Marks on the trail a few years ago in Taos Ski Valley. Check out his website for some superb wildlife and his journey in phoytography.
Next month the sunflowers wildflowers of the valley will be showing up along the roadsides. I hope I get to see them this year before the road crews mow them down.
Here’s the print of the week, I call it Sunflower Shower.
As always, thanks for looking. I think my comments section is working again. So if you’re inclined to comment, I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great week. G
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, the gallery wall.
Repairing and painting windows, washing the dogs from all the mud brought on by the glorious rain that we’ve had in the area, and editing images for AAA Journeys Magazine brought me right up to now, with a few moments for my weekly website post. The real reason could be that I haven’t been on the road out shooting much over the last few weeks.
This image was taken in Cimarron, NM.
Enjoy!
I found the Last Supper in this picture on a grave marker in the San Luis Valley, Colorado.
I found this image of a sticker on a guardrail near a most pristine vista, the farthest removed location from a nervous breakdown.
I have two shows coming up, one in September and one next May, both at the Stables Gallery in Taos. I’ll post more on these events later.
Print of the week this week…(I missed a couple of weeks) in Cottonwood, Sunset Light.
I just received a new shipment of copies of my book. They make great gifts for those who love this area of New Mexico.
As always, thanks for visiting and looking. Have a great week. G
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, a flashback with images originally posted on July 16, going back fifteen years. I’ve been on assignment this week for AAA magazine, lots of images to process, so I’m posting images here from the archive.
I hope you enjoy this flashback. You can see more images from the early years at this link:
The Photo of the Day 2005-2016
July 16, 2015.
July 16, 2011.
July 16, 2014.
July 16, 2016.
July 16, 2012
July 16, 2010.
I could keep going, but there are limits. If you want to see more, click the link at the top of the page.
As always, thanks for looking and for all the comments, emails, and compliments. G
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM! This week, the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow is taking place, and below are some images that reflect the vibrant energy and light of the event. If you’re in Taos this coming weekend, don’t miss the chance to experience the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. It promises to be an enthralling experience. The event runs from July 11, 2025, to July 13, 2025. Hope to see you there!
Below are some images from the middle 1980’s, shot on Kodachrome slide film and scanned.
And the year before the Covid shutdown. “Chief from Saskatchewan”.
Then a trip to the Pueblo itself is always fascinating.
As always, thanks for looking, and all the comments and compliments. Have a great week and I hope to see you out there. G
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, my photo of a red-winged blackbird and a poem shared by a friend on Facebook. I thought I’d share this moment of beauty.
The Poem:
We were riding through frozen fields in a wagon at dawn.
A red wing rose in the darkness.
And suddenly a hare ran across the road.
One of us pointed to it with his hand.
That was long ago. Today neither of them is alive,
Not the hare, nor the man who made the gesture.
O my love, where are they, where are they going
The flash of a hand, streak of movement, rustle of pebbles.
I ask not out of sorrow, but in wonder.
~ Czesław Miłosz
Read more about Czesław Miłosz.
As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G
Hello from San Cristobal, New Mexico! This weekend marks the summer solstice, occurring on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:42 p.m. MDT. Over the years, I have made it a tradition to spend both the summer and winter solstices out with my camera, often capturing images at the precise moment of the solstice. While it’s not always eventful, the occasions when I do capture something are particularly memorable and enjoyable.
Below, I’ve shared some images from previous years where I managed to capture moments during the summer solstice that were especially meaningful to me. One of my favorites was taken in Plaza Blanca, NM. It was also a relief to find some shade in an alcove where I set up for the shot. Enjoy!
I hope you’ll enjoy the following moments and can get out on Friday for the Summer Solstice, and catch the moment.
A visit to Valle Vidal is sure to be filled with delightful experiences.
And lastly the print of the week, a solstice moment taken in Taos NM,
As always, Thanks for looking. Have a great week. G
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.
The Taos News, our esteemed and multi-award-winning small-town newspaper, has featured the following three images in its summer guide.
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.
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.
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
Greetings from New Mexico. This week, I have some new offerings and a flashback to the early days with an updated twist on the vintage postcards that occupied many card racks at visitor centers and gas stations.
Vintage travel postcards served not only as souvenirs but also as instruments of national and regional branding. They projected idealized visions of travel destinations, often blending nostalgia, boosterism, and artistry. Today, they’re valued as collectibles and windows into the visual culture of past generations.
Below are a few of the creations I conjured up over the weekend using my imagery from around this part of northern New Mexico. Enjoy!
And just for the heck of it, greetings from Utah!
They make great gifts as posters and greeting cards. Send me a message.
As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G
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