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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
Tobias was many things
Tobias – hijo, hermano, tio, y artista – must be missed by many people.
Galisteo, New Mexico
photographed 5.15.2022
gold + opals
And here is an example of the kind of jewelry that I would never, for even the tiniest slice of a second, think about wearing.
And here is also an example of the kind of jewelry that I will definitely photograph.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
photographed 5.16.2022
train depot, restroom
If you think it’s weird that I am always watchful for photogenic things in restrooms, maybe this colorful scene from a small train station will change your mind.
Or, maybe it’ll just be further evidence that I am weird.
It could be both of these things, actually, now that I think about it.
Lamy, New Mexico
photographed 5.15.2022
the waiting
The train station in Lamy was busier than maybe I would have expected, with a smattering of people waiting on the 12:58 train from Albuquerque. There was the stationmaster, who told me that the station was “sometimes busy.” There was a woman with a ticket to Chicago and quite a bit of luggage. And there was this guy – and when the train arrived, I saw him helping a very old woman off the train.
Lamy, New Mexico
photographed 5.15.2022
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