nature's wallpaper
December 03, 2018
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After living in the high mesa country at 7,800 feet for more than 18 years, a few things have become apparent. One of those is that after a day of snowfall, when the storm front exits to the east, the skies will clear and the cold that is left behind is bone-chilling. The low temperature this morning was -2, and Nature left incredible wallpaper on...
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a hot cup
November 26, 2018
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Having just been through a holiday in the United States where food seemed to be the major subject, it is good to sit with a hot cup of something, and gently ponder the world. And since we were recently loaned a copy of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson, my mind frequently drifts to that subject I chose not to approach in hig...
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hand made
November 19, 2018
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My head is still spinning from the Fall Fiber Fiesta at the Scottish Rite Temple in Santa Fe this weekend, and it has been an interesting challenge not to overload you here with the details - both written and photographic. But a huge and unanticipated take away from the three days was the fact that there are incredibly talented people out there, wo...
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Armistice Day
November 10, 2018
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The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 was the day Allied countries and Germany signed an armistice bringing the horrible war known as World War I to an end. Not signed in a palace or other building of grandeur, the armistice was signed inside a railroad car in a French forest. Although the photographs included here were taken by p...
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a few kind words (and images)
November 05, 2018
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As hard as it is to believe, the holiday "season" is approaching in many parts of the world. This was always a time when my sister and I struggled to to find great presents for my father, who was notorious about answering our question "What would you like for Christmas?" with "just a few kind words." To which we would respond, "Oh, come on, Dad. Gi...
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an autumn to remember
October 29, 2018
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While you are driving on New Mexico highways these days, don't be surprised if you see people stopping abruptly, jumping out of their vehicles holding cameras and phones, or arms sticking out of moving cars with iPhones in hand. Something is definitely afoot. Amidst all of the political turmoil and disasters in the world, it is a true joy to see na...
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Morguing
October 22, 2018
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Turning to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, one finds the noun "morgue". The first definition is "a mortuary." That is probably what most people think of when they hear the word. But the informal or second usage is "a newspaper's collection of miscellaneous information for use in future obituaries", and because of my father, this is what come...
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kissed by snow
October 15, 2018
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It is said that the first snow in northern New Mexico usually happens on Halloween. The snow was a bit early this year, as it began gently falling during the night after a very civilized, rainy Sunday. Thank you, Tropical Storm Rosa! Leaves and flowers left in the garden were kissed by the snowy dusting. Although the sky is still solidly overcast a...
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The New World
October 08, 2018
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Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day in the United States of America. Originally named Columbus Day to celebrate the discovery by Christopher Columbus of the greater Americas, the day now celebrates the people he and his men encountered upon their arrival. It is high time that their cultural heritage is recognized. Regardless of one's feelings about Co...
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backdrops
October 01, 2018
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When I think of photographic backdrops, I tend to visualize a studio with assorted lights and muted fabrics serving as settings for portraiture or product photography. But backdrops are almost endless, particularly in New Mexico, where they can range from our seemingly endless blue skies, to sand, and to adobe and rock walls, as well as vegetation.
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color blocks
September 22, 2018
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The northern hemisphere's autumnal equinox fell on Saturday, 22 September, which means it was high time for a pilgrimage to one of the areas we love on U. S. Highway 64 between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla. As is typical in the Rocky Mountains, color in the aspen trees which give the mountains their veins of gold, comes at different times and w...
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unexpected
September 16, 2018
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Harvest season and Farmers' Markets are at their peak in North America and Europe right now, with lovely, fresh vegetables, meats, breads, and honey, in addition to handmade non-edibles. One expects to find massive color from tomatoes, squash, peppers, and assorted root crops, and food photographers are rarely disappointed. Thus, I begin this blog...
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other members of the cast
September 10, 2018
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Continuing last week's wedding theme, I wanted to feature photographs of others that help complete any wedding story - the supporting cast as it were. The photographic possibilities in this category are huge. Below is a photograph of the bride, Kara, and her new mother-in-law to her left, and her mother to her right, with the Sandia Mountains as a...
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wedding photography
September 03, 2018
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As a friend of mine says, "Get a big cup of coffee and a snack. This is going to be a long one." The subject of today's blog is also the reason you did not see a blog last week. My face was glued to the computer screen, developing photographs from a wedding at Prairie Star at Santa Ana Pueblo near Albuquerque on 26 August. I served as a second shoo...
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flower girl
August 20, 2018
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Of all the weddings I have photographed to date, a majority of them took place in August. It is a fine month to marry, although the Southwest can offer up some interesting weather options. Sun, rain, hail, wind. It comes with the territory. With that on the brain, flowers are the subject of today's blog. Peruvian lilies gifted to us, to be exact. T...
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