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descendeth
Evidently that bird had had enough posing for me while it was atop the cross.
So it flew away.
But I still got a photo because who really needs to do stuff like compose and wait and contemplate and focus and contemplate a little more and then wait a while longer when you can just go on muscle memory and a fast shutter-finger?
near Abiquiu, New Mexico
photographed 7.3.2024
traces
The traces of a now-gone crucifix were visible on this metal cross. I liked that.
The cemetery was right up against an on-ramp to the interstate and there was a constant flow of traffic – a lot of people were headed toward Albuquerque. I like that, too, for some weird reason that I can’t quite articulate.
The northern end of the Sandia Mountains was there also. I like it especially because you could still see snow in some of the shady spots up high.
So I guess what I’m getting at is that this stop was definitely worth my time.
Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery
Bernalillo, New Mexico
photographed 4.4.2024
after/mass
My friend (and excellent photographer) David and I spent Easter Sunday driving around northern New Mexico. David’s lived in Santa Fe for a long time and knows all the most photogenic locations. And he’ll likely deny this, but I am positive that he planned the trip knowing when we needed to be where to get the best light. The light was perfect all day. The day itself was perfect, too.
San Ysidro, New Mexico
photographed 3.31.2024
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
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
One Day | One Image 