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sometimes a leading line leads to nothing
Obviously, for a leading line to do its photographic job it should lead TO something. But still, I appreciated this line’s valiant effort.
Youngsville, New Mexico
photographed 3.31.2024
back in the old neighborhood
One of the several places I lived in Albuquerque was just a few blocks from this park. The other day, I went back there, sat on a bench and read for a while and made a few photos; there was no real reason in particular except that I had some time to kill before I headed to the airport.
The thing is that the stop at the park got all the nostalgia out of my system and I didn’t even want to go look at the old house.
Hyder Park
Albuquerque, New Mexico
photographed 4.4.2024
traditions fall away
This shopping center was out of business; it was disappointing that the entrances had chains across them because I had Big Ideas about driving around to get photos of the place. I had to be content with a quick shot from the access (or not-access, in this case) road.
Also, if you are on this road don’t try and be all cool and whatnot and think “I’ll just hop right back on the interstate.” because you’ll shortly come to the end of the access road and have to turn around, like everyone but you knew all along was what would happen.
Algodones, New Mexico
photographed 4.4.2024
spring snowstorm (impression)
None of my group anticipated that we’d see a snowstorm on our trip – it was April, after all.
However: we saw the kind of snow that Texans usually just dream about – fluffy, big flakes. We walked about a quarter of a mile back to our hotel as the snow fell; we were wet and cold when we got there, but none of us minded it a bit.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
photographed 4.1.2024
so vast as to be incomprehensible
I can’t really accurately describe just how big this rock formation is, and there’s nothing there to help with any scale. Except maybe if you know those boulders in bottom center of the frame are about the size of a house, it’ll help you get the idea.
The other way, of course, is to just go there for yourself. That’s probably a more accurate way to tell, plus then you can have a nice road trip and get some photographs while you’re at it.
near Abiquiu, New Mexico
photographed 3.31.2024
One Day | One Image 