Monthly Archives: August 2024
the mourners
The next time you go to Santa Fe, do yourself a huge favor and go the Museum of International Folk Art. Plan on spending a few hours there and also plan to be amazed at all the things you’ll see.
And, if you’re thirsty afterward, go to the little cafe across the courtyard. It was great (especially the hibiscus tea) because on the way to our table, the host introduced us to all the dogs that had brought their people out for the day.
Museum of International Folk Art
Santa Fe, New Mexico
photographed 7.5.2024
church/yard
Adobe + crosses + clouds + a churchyard: a perfect photography day.
San José de Gracia church
Las Tampas, New Mexico
photographed 7.2.2024
in the weeds
You probably already know that if there’s a cemetery around I will definitely go and see what I can find. And here in Chimayó, the cemetery is bordered by two streets, one cliff, and a little farmyard that had a cow and a rooster and maybe a goat or two. And this weather-worn statue was so close enough to the cow that they could have had a conversation.
Chimayó, New Mexico
photographed 7.2.2024
window saint
This adobe house sits just across the narrow dirt street from the town’s famous church. It seems like it’s close enough to perhaps get by without a window-saint, but the residents evidently felt otherwise.
Truchas, New Mexico
photographed 7.2.2024
the happiest
I saw a lot of people that day that looked as though they were having the best time: in fact, nearly everyone looked that way.
But there was something about this couple dancing that kept my attention for a while. I love his smile and the way his face crinkles around his eyes – it makes me think he smiles a lot. But more than that is his very light touch on his partner’s arm. While it seems like a simple gesture, it tells their whole story.
And that’s why I think these two are the happiest people I saw that day.
Santa Fe Pride
Santa Fe, New Mexico
photographed 6.29.2024
One Day | One Image 