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death comes
I really like to photograph cemeteries and on a recent trip to New Mexico, they were really calling to me. Calling to me photographically, I mean, not in a “why don’t you come join us?” way.
The textures, the symbols, the stories that remain mysterious to me, the cultural and geographical differences all draw me in. And once I’m drawn in, you know for sure I’ll make photos.
Lamy, New Mexico
photographed 3.30.2024
cloud/line
Sometimes things just line up the right way. Sometimes that’s just a saying, but also: it can be literal.
Lamy, New Mexico
photographed 3.30.2024
santa rosa’s cross
Spanish settlers came to this area in the 1700s, bringing their Catholic faith with them.
These adobe walls are what remains from the Santa Rosa de Lima de Abiquiú church; the sign in front suggests the building dates from 1734. It’s gradually melting away, the way roofless adobe buildings do, which definitely makes it worthy of a photo stop.
As I always do when I am in the presence of ancient adobe, I placed the palms of my hand against the old walls for a moment. I could feel the scratch of straw from the adobe, the warmth radiating back into my hand, and – maybe – some of the spirit of the place.
near Abiquiú, New Mexico
photographed 3.31.2024
morada, easter sunday
Prior to the arrival of Spanish settlers in the 1700s, the indigenous Tewa people had a long-established village in this very location.
This church – the Penitente Morada – dates to around 1730 and remains a sacred site for members of the Penitente Brotherhood, a group of Catholics of Spanish descent who dedicate themselves to memorializing the spirit of the penance and the Passion of Christ.
Abiquiú, New Mexico
photographed 3.31.2024
transform
There are approximately a billion photos of the sign in front of this building, which is precisely why I didn’t show it to you: I bet you’ve already seen it. And if not, just Google it.
And anyway, there was no way I was passing up the opportunity to get a shot of this flag-intensive place.
(From The Other Side, a collaborative Route 66 photography project, with VC Torneden.)
As a reminder, you can see more of this project on Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
And The Other Side will be on exhibit at Living Arts of Tulsa through April 20.
along Route 66
Amboy, California
photographed 6.1.2023
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