Blog Archives
Zia. Zia.
Zia. It’s everywhere in New Mexico. On the flag. On license plates. Twice on this building in Clovis. Even, according to this article, on public toilets.
But it’s also a sacred symbol of the Zia Pueblo, a tribe of about 850 members, who feel that perhaps their tribal symbol is being used in ways that are not in accordance with their beliefs. The current session of the state legislature has asked the State Department of Cultural Affairs to prepare a report on the matter. A previous fiscal impact study on the issue said the Cultural Affairs Department should consult with Zia Pueblo, but cautions that “there is potential for conflicts of interest between the state and the pueblo, particularly if the report is intended to include recommendations.”
Clovis, New Mexico
photographed 5.25.2013
Night light
You may recall that I sort of like shooting in Santa Rosa. For someone like me, who looks for beauty in decay, it is a very beautiful location.
This grand old building is now abandoned by everything except pigeons. And possibly rodents. (That reminds me – I once heard someone say that pigeons were just rats with wings.)
But anyway. It’s lovely by day – here’s a shot of the same building by my pal Donna Catterick. And at night, it’s even better. If you ask me. Which I realize you did not.
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 8.31.2012
The chairs had convened a meeting
The two square tables had been behaving badly, so the chairs convened a meeting to discuss the situation. It didn’t end well for the tables, who were outnumbered by the chairs.
What do tables have to do in order for chairs to resort to such drastic measures? You really don’t want to know….
Albuquerque, New Mexico
photographed 11.23.1012
On High Street
One of these was taken on High Street; the other one, high street. You can probably figure out which is which.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
photographed 11.23.2012
Austin, Texas
photographed 3.10.2013
Kamloops Cowboy Festival
I am grateful to my good friend Brett Erickson, who told me about the Art of the West Show and Sale at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival in Kamloops, British Columbia. Actually, in addition to telling me about the show, he encouraged me to enter. And I am glad I did: two of my photographs were accepted into the show.
So, if you happen to be in or around Kamloops from March 14-16, please stop by, and you can see these photos:
It’s Hard to Tell Who Won the War
Taiban, New Mexico
How Many Fond Memories
Hale Center, Texas
One Day | One Image 