Plaza Blanca VIII

"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't 

say any other way - things I had no words for. ”

- Georgia O'Keeffe

Plaza Blanca VII

This part of the hike went rather quick. Water rushes through here when it rains that there were storm clouds coming in from the west. Next time I will spend more time climbing.

Plaza Blanca VI

Happy Friday everyone!

Plaza Blanca V

This is the view looking north towards the canyon.

On a side note, I am having a second wisdom tooth extracted today.

I may or may not stop by your blogs until Friday.

Plaza Blanca IV

A tree grows on the rock. Next time I'll need to climb to the top.

 I think the view would be worth it.

Plaza Blanca III

The clouds were floating through out the day. I waited for serveral to pass to 

capture this portion in the light.

Plaza Blanca II

This is the view as you start hiking into the canyon.

Plaza Blanca

Yesterday I spent the afternoon at Plaza Blanca or as Georgia O'Keeffe used to call it "The White Place" which is also the name of her painting below. 

I was a beautiful day hiking where she hiked. I will be posting images from my hike this week.

Native Arts Weekend

Another of my favorite sculptures on Canyon Road. This weekend is the Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival which is a small version of Indian Market. There is also a Pow Wow at one of our nearby pueblos. While it all sounds exciting the weather may not cooperate for some activities, with that said I may opt for hike somewhere north of the city. 

Flowers, Reflection...

And a real small kitty.

Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

Pink Buds

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” 
― Rainer Maria Rilke

Blossoms in the Sun

After lunch at La Casa Sena one must go next door for some delicious chocolates and various confections.

Shops, Shops and Food

Walking this along this corridor you will find many shops. At the height of tourist season it's hard to walk through here. La Casa Sena is one of my favorite places to eat. They have a wonderful patio, perfect for people watching. 

Buddha

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.

 Happiness never decreases by being shared.” -  Buddha 

Taos Flower Reflection

A Bench, Door and Reflection at 610.

You can't miss this color while walking on Canyon Road.

Taos Spring Color

As if there wasn't enough Spring color in Santa Fe I took a quick run up to

Taos and found a little more.

I may or may not be stopping by today, I am having a Wisdom tooth extracted today.

Spring Color IX

Nothing like a little color to brighten an iron fence.

Spring Color VIII

"People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us." ~Iris Murdoch

Spring Color VII

This was not the scene on Saturday. We had rain and sleet at one point. 

Needless to say Saturdays plans were a bust. Have a good Monday everyone!

Spring Color VI

"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else. Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower. I want them to see it whether they want to or not."

Georgia O'Keeffe

Happy Mother's Day!

Spring Color V

These beauties were found off Canyon Road. Speaking of, that is where you will find me today.

It's that time of year for Passport to the Arts, there will be Plein Aire painting, music from our elementary schools and a live auction of painting done by the artist. Should be fun.

Spring Color and Reflection

In front of a shop on Canyon Road.

Have a great weekend.

Spring Color IV

Lilacs and Ravens also found on Canyon Road.

Spring Color III

Don't mind the lights, sometimes you need a little light in your life.

Found outside a gallery on Canyon Road.

Spring Color II

This can be found all over town right now.

Spring Color

There is alot of Spring color all over the city right now. This is the first in this weeks series.

Poppy Shadows

Common Sight

When you walk around downtown this is a pretty common sight, tourist who have lost their way or just can't seem to make sense out of the city map. I always take a moment to ask if they need directions. It's funny the guys usually say no they can find their way, most times the Mrs. will say yes please.

Theme Day: Revolution

This month's theme is Revolution. I chose this colorful spinning sculpture that sits

 right off of Canyon Road. This one is made of glass and metal and is quite mezmerizing 

when the wind moves it..

To see more Revolution photos click here.