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Being more of a mountain girl than a desert rat, I’ve put off exploring the American Southwest. Yes, I’ve been to the Grand Canyon. Sacrilegious but true, I have no need to see the Grand Canyon again. It’s vastness and geologic history peel back right under one’s eyeballs, but the landscape leaves me feeling empty. I know the same history exists in my beloved mountains, just draped in more finery.
Despite my disinterest in the large landscapes, I have long been curious about New Mexico, the four corners area, and the paleolithic societies that lived here so long ago.
So, off to New Mexico I go. Traveling with a patient and entertaining friend who endures my erratic stops for photographs, we drove for two days to get from Boise to Taos.
This is my first post from the road and these are unedited images, but it’s a start.
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Ooo, I like New Mexico. I was there a couple of years ago. The pics are lovely, especially the one with the multiple horses.
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Thanks, John. Blessed with good weather, so far. And tired feet.
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These are some fantastic images. And I like unedited or least edited photos. They give a true feeling of being there. 🙂
Have fun Linda, and take care!
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Thanks, Nandini! Having a blast.
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Your photos take me back to the 60’s. We owned the Friendly Cafe from 1964 – 72. My father and I used to go out rock hunting. We found a lot of Jasper, Obsidian, some yellow jade, little turquoise, and such.
All 3 of us (mom came on these trips), went looking for stuff in the ghost towns. It was not illegal then. I think it is now. We found a lot of sun colored glass jars and transformers, some old tins and such.
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I can imagine how neat that must have been. I’m really attracted to old abandoned homestead sites. One feels the echo of lives lived, the joys, the pains, and the immense disappointments.
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Beautiful. I especially like the photos of the wild horses.
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Thanks so much for visiting and for sharing your feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
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Powerful colours in those pix! Look forward to updates from the road trip.
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Many thanks Highland. I’ll try to post a few more, depending on my energy level at the end of the day. ;-}
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It’s a really nice start. I’m lookinf forward to more to come. Have a nice trip!!!
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Thanks!!
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Linda, I like the lone house and barn off in the distance with the beautiful background. Also, what does the yellow sign say in the contrasting picture with information sign and mountains? BTG
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Ah, sorry, that didn’t come out very sharp, did it. And I couldn’t figure out how to capture my images. Things are different on the iPad. It says “6% grade next 10 miles. Trucks stay in low gear.” This was the downgrade from Monarch Pass in Colorado. The pass is over 11,000 feet.
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Thanks. I was hoping for something less pedestrian than that. The view is lovely.
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I’ve come to truly love the desert landscape. I spent a lot of time in Minnesota surrounded by trees and plants. Now, the visual relief here in Idaho is quite pleasing. Have fun, Linda! Love the pics!
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Thanks Jean. Having come from the wide-open spaces of southern Wyoming, I crave trees…but I also like vistas. I know what you mean about the sort of claustrophobic feeling of dense eastern and northern forests.
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Linda, I love traveling with you. Stay safe and have a great trip.
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Charles, you never fail to make me feel good. Thanks! I am really enjoying this excursion.
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Adorable foal. We had 2 donkeys when we lived in Lucerne Valley. Poncho was a big Grand Canyon type with the cross on the back. Jane was like the mare in your photos. He brayed a lot. She was quiet. I like donkeys. They have a lot of personality. Dad got a surry when he bought Poncho. It was fun to hitch him up and ride out in the desert. We had the Friendly Cafe at that time, so Sunday was the fun day.
It was the same day we did our rock hunts and ghost town hunts.
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Those sound like Norman Rockwell memories. Must have been wonderful weekends! I tried to ride a donkey when I was about 8. It didn’t go well so I had sort of a bad attitude, but I’m revising it!
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I haven’t been to New Mexico so you are treating me to some new vistas. Lovely.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed New Mexico, Renee. It’s a photographer’s…well…I’ll say it nicely…heaven.
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What an interesting landscape, so open and spacious. I have to admit I love Grand Canyon and he likes – but this landscape has its own feeling, too. Great images Linda.
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Yes, open and spacious. That’s the west! I’m back, with MANY images to look through and (sigh) cull. Plus a big editing project waiting for me when I got home, so I’m scrambling. I seriously will provide feedback for your workshop. I haven’t forgotten. Sorry I’m so slow.
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Don’t worry. Take your time – and enjoy the editing process! 🙂
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