Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, last week’s Wolf Moon rising over the Sangre de Cristo foothills, Truchas, the red barn, and snow horses.
As I mentioned last week, I was heading out to capture the wolf moon rising. The moon’s appearance lasted about ten minutes between the fast-moving clouds. I made several images during that time, and the scene below was fleeting as the sun came and went behind the clouds. I got lucky. I came away with three pictures where the elements came together. I’ll take what I can get from what presents itself.
And a close-up of when I first spotted the moon from the highway heading home.
I reworked this image for note cards and publication. Ansel Adams shot this scene in the 1950’s. A couple of months ago it was lit up with Xmas lights. You can still see some in this shat nailed to the crosses. It’s nice to its longevity at this location and longer still before Ansel made his iconic image.
You know how attached I am to this location with the red barn. Every time I visit I see more dilapidation with new spaces for the wind to pass through. It’s beginning to corkscrew but I’m confident that the gaps will prevent the building from acting like a sail on the plain!
One more image I reworked this week for note cards, prints, and publication. This image has graced many a page in local magazines. Apples are the key to getting horses to come running.
As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G
12 thoughts on “Wolf Moon Rise, Truchas, Red Barn, Horses. 01-31-2024.”
You’re a master. 🙂
Thank you so much, Catherine. G
Thanks for sharing, Geraint. Love the horse image! Since the Red Barn is not so red anymore, I wonder if the B&W isn’t a stronger image…your thoughts?
Hi Peter. Yes I definitely prefer the bnw in this instance. The color version was for reference. I hope you are well. Thanks so much. G
Hey Geraint…impressive as ever! Me, I love the faded red- gives the image context. Hope all is well…!
Thanks John. All is well. I hope you are doing good. I think the color version is distracting in this case. Below is the link to a color shot that isn’t affected by a background that’s distracting. What do you think?
Best to you and Jo. G
https://geraintsmith.com/red-barn-horse-tree-snow-san-luis-valley-winter/
Oh my goodness, that red barn…finding it to be such a poignant, tender metaphor for our aging bodies. ❤️
Ain’t that a fact. Thank you Gianna. G
You came through! Every time I stepped out I could not see the moon. I told myself Garaint will get it for me. Mahalo and Aloha
Thank you, Joy. I’m happy to help. Best wishes. G
These are spectacular photos! As an IB student planning to use one of your photos as inspiration for my own work, I was wondering whether you are associated with any specific art movements?
Thanks so much, Justin.
What is IB? I’m not associated with any art movement. Best. G