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the world’s most unlikely bait stand

I have always been under the impression that bait stands are close to, you know, bodies of water that may contain fish….

near Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.28.2022

where you’ll find quality

I am pretty sure that most of my reader(s) are not aware that they could be purchasing their finer menswear in New Mexico. This inventory at this place runs the gamut from golf clothes to summer suits. And don’t forget that they offer service every day.

Clovis, New Mexico
photographed 5.27.2022

the stillness of the day

By mid-morning, the place was full of swimmers and scuba divers, which is why I went early – it’s the only time all day to see mirror-smooth water.

Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.28.2022

rancho

As soon as I saw that sign, I knew I needed to make this photo. At first I thought it just absolutely needed to have the spires of St. Rosa Catholic Church rising behind it. And so that’s the way I framed the image and the way I made the first few shots.

But as soon as I saw the phone booth (a phone booth!), the spires became completely unimportant.

Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.27.2022

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