Taos Mountain beckoned across the meadows yesterday on my drive home. It always does! The lighting was intensely bright on the rocky outcroppings and peaks. It looked like snow had accumulated or, perhaps, hail.
Earlier, my son, Dylan, and I drove late afternoon along the Rio Grande south of Taos. The elusive wildlife was probably due to the number of paddlers on that stretch of the river. There were many areas of washouts along the roadside, evidenced in the very muddy river. Dylan spotted a Great Blue Heron who wasn’t having much luck fishing in the brown waters.
We drove on to the Taos Junction Bridge, where I shot the last image, in this post, of the headland that divides the confluence of the Rio Pueblo and the Rio Grande.
I’m beginning this blog at the end and winding up at the beginning.
I hope everyone is staying as hydrated and cool as possible where you are. If you enjoy the cool mountain air and a trip here appeals to you, join me on a photo tour/workshop in the high desert of northern New Mexico.
… and in color. I’m partial to the black and white myself.
I shot the image below in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area The storm clouds were building. I suspect it looked like this yesterday before the deluge that washed out parts of the roads in the area. I exposed the image for the lighter areas of the clouds and picked up the little highlight on the green grasses of the bench. I lightened the shadow to bring out the other green hues on the hillsides and the rock faces. Moody, just like I experienced the scene.
If you are interested in seeing more images of Taos Mountain or the Orilla Verde Recreation Area you can put these search terms in the search bar on the website.
As always, thank you for looking. Have a great week. G
19 thoughts on “Taos Mountain, Orilla Verde, Clouds, July 27, 2022”
thanks, once again
Thank ‘you’ Ron. I hope you are well and enjoying the rain where you are. G
Awesome and inspiring photos G!
Thank you, Brian. The dirt road is open just washed out in places mostly along the edges from what we saw. Didn’t go up it. Stayed on the pavement. It doesn’t look very busy down there in Orilla Verde. Should be nice for a camping trip. I hope you and Yvonne are well and enjoying the rain. G
Just gorgeous as always. Love the b & w and the color comparison. The clouds look so much more ominous in the black & white photo. THANX for sharing…again…brings me back to NM 💙
Thank you, Patrice. I definitely think th bnw is more dramatic. But I like the color. G
Shows the beauty of B&W over color!
I keep showing mine to our photo club, but they always prefer color. Maybe I need to improve my conversions.
I like your black and white images. Keep showing only black and white. This comparison is rare for me!
Thank you, Carlos. I hope you are doing better now after Covid. Looking forward to seeing your pictures from Scotland. G
The Orilla Verde image is absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Mark. I appreciate your compliments. Stay well. G
I love the bow, but, or should I say and the color is compelling. You are an artist. Thanks for posting these images.
jim
Thank you so much, Jim. I’m glad you like them both. Thoroughly enjoying your pictures on FB. G
Many thanks, Geraint. Take care.
I meant bnw, which spell check would not initially allow. Argh!
Spellcheck is often more of a pain!
G
Love the b&w and the moody ~ kinda peaceful in its own way.
Thanks for sharing the beauty you capture ~
Hi Elaine. Thank you so much! I’m glad you like them and keep on looking. G
The BW storm image is more dramatic, but both are great shots. Thanks.
Thank you, Bob. I appreciate your compliments. I hope you are doing well. G