Books

This is the current window display at Collected Works books which is close to my work. There is a slight reflection but you can't really make it out. Have a happy Sunday!

Gas or Pedal

I guess it depends on how far you want to go. As for me I prefer a more green way of travel but not Pink. I caught this the other day while taking my afternoon walk.

Morning Fire.

Lately the morning skies have been full of some great color. I snapped this the other morning right before work. Class is over and now it's time to dig into a good book. Well for the next six weeks anyway before the next semester starts.

A Day of Shopping

Nothing like a day of shopping and with a colorful bag no less. That really isn't a shopping bag. This shopper had lunch at Cafe Pasquals. It's fun to watch tourist as they shop around town.

I'll be back tomorrow. My website is done and hopefully the critique will go well tonight. Until tomorrow.

St. Francis

I had to take a walk the other day to clear my head. The air was crisp and the sky was blue. My walk took me past the basilica so I snapped a quick shot.

* Just a quick note, finals for my class are tomorrow and I am working on my 5 page website project. I have posts scheduled through Thursday but I won't be by for a visit until Friday.

A Touch of Red

This doorway just screams Santa Fe. I love this entry with the colorful geraniums.

* Just a quick note, finals are this Thursday and I am working on my 5 page website project. I have posts scheduled through Thursday but I won't be by for a visit until Friday.

Climbing the Walls

These beautiful Autumn leaves with their vivid color are covering the wall of a parking structure for the La Fonda hotel. I caught this the other day while out on my afternoon walk. Here's wishing you a great start to your week.

Morning Hour

"It is in the early morning hour that the unseen is seen, and that the far-off beauty and glory, vanquishing all their vagueness, move down upon us till they stand clear as crystal close over against the soul." - Sarah Smiley

Theme Day: My Street

It's the 1st again and Theme Day has come around again. This month's theme is My Street or an interpretation of it. I choose to shoot from one of the corners of the street that I work on. After work last night I took a little walk and shot the plaza which is all decorated for the holidays.

To see more theme day photos click here.

Turquoise Trail

There are some wonderful things to be found in this shop and some quite colorful vases can be found on the outside as you can see. I hope you Friday goes quickly and you have a fun weekend.

Beaver Bike

Looking through my archive I found quite a few shots that I have not shared. One is this shot of a stuffed beaver tied to the front of this bike. The bike was parked at at the Farmers Market during a festival that I attended.

Delivery

I am assuming that this door was used for deliveries at the station in the past. They probably used to pull up in the old horse driven carts and unload at the door. Now it's just a plant stand.

Hard Seat

When travelers were waiting for train in the old days benches sure were not made for comfort. You had your choice of this concrete bench outside of the wooden ones inside. I probably would have eaten more to make sure I had some extra cushion for those long waits.

Where Should We Go?

This shot is looking west from the Lamy station. If the train were headed that way it would be on it's way to Los Angeles.

Well it's back to work after 4 days off. Here's hoping the week goes by fast for everyone.

Days Past

This is a reflection in the window of the old Lamy train station that I posted about in yesterdays reflection shot. Something about makes me long for a trip. Have a wonderful Sunday.

Reflections of PastTravels

I captured this reflection on the window of a retired train car that sits at the Lamy train station just south of Santa Fe. To read a little more about the Lamy station click here.

Gold Along the Rio Grande

While traveling back to Santa Fe from Dixon I could see this bright golden looking tree in the distance and I had to stop to catch it. At that time of day the sun illuminated perfectly and created a nice glow. Happy Friday everyone and enjoy your weekend.

Be Thankful.

“Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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As I was walking along the road were I found the Tee Pee I came across this old fence post surrounded by this red bush. I love wondering around country roads.

Blue Gate and Yucca

I shot this as I entered on of the artist homes in Dixon. That blue gate caught my eye the minute I walked into the yard.

Sleeping Under The Stars

There is a road in Dixon that has one ceramic studio that I like to visit. While I am there I always walk down the road a little further to the river. This time I saw something hidden among the trees. As I walked down a little further I came across this tee pee. Wouldn't this be a great place to sleep outside under the stars?

Studio Mate

This beautiful dog would not be bothered with the visitors to his owners studio. He decided to just take it easy and nap while everyone else looked at the artwork inside. I hope you all have a peaceful Sunday.

Old Door

I like old doors like this with it's rustic appearance and spots of color. I found this on an abandoned house in Dixon.

Vogel Studio

This is the doorway to Jim Vogel's studio in Dixon. I wish I could have taken some shots of the inside but it was a full house. To see a sample of some of his paintings click here.

Have a happy Friday and a fun weekend everyone!

Blue Window

I could not resist taking a photo of this old window. It is part of an old adobe building that belongs to an well known artist here in northern New Mexico. I'll show you another photo and share a link to a local gallery that carries his artwork. Until then.

Dixon

This is part of the small little town of Dixon. You can see the old church to the right and a nice adobe wall in the foreground. The studio tour attracted a pretty big crowd and it was a miracle that I was able to capture this shot minus the crowd.

Empty Studio

While out on the Dixon Studio tour I came across this empty studio. I remember seeing artwork there the year before. I would love to have this little space. It could be my summer blogging studio, ha wishful thinking.

First Snow

Yesterday we woke up to a little dusting of snow. It was in the forecast for the whole day but this was all that we received. It will come soon enough whether we're ready for it or not.

Hidden In The Leaves

The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity... and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself. William Blake

Stone and Mud

This is part of the home and gallery behind the apple orchard that I have been sharing with you. The older part of the home is made of adobe. I really like this part of the house but it would be hard to hang art work.

You Make My Day Bright.

Every have one of those days? Well for me it's been one of those weeks. It's just been that kind of week where things just aren't working out, even my homework just seems to be giving me fits. The other day I even thought " I just can't blog anymore." I've been at it for 7 years now. Then I visit your pages and it all goes away.

I can't tell you how thankful I am for all of you. "You make my days bright." Have a good Friday and a super weekend.

Acequia

This Acequia (waterway) was in front of the house from the first gallery stop. I guess this is what they use to water the apple orchard. Wouldn't it be nice to hear the sound of the water from your house?

Orchard View

This is the view of the apple orchard as you turn around from here I was standing in the first shot. I am not sure how many acres there were but it was pretty big.

Golden Cargo

This was another cart that was parked closer to the house and studio. As you can see there were no apples here only the golden leaves of Fall in the cart and all over the ground.

Old Cart

As I walked along the long driveway from yesterdays shot I came across this old cart. I'm sure in it's day it was used to carry the apples that during harvest season.

"Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits." -- Henry David Thoreau, Wild Apples

A Day in Dixon

Yesterday I spent the day in Dixon for the 2012 Dixon Studio Tour. One of my favorite studios sits behind a huge apple orchard. I always look forward to walking along this long drive through the apple orchard to the artist home.

Blanket, Baskets & Rugs.

There is no shortage of Native American rugs and blankets around town. This is a shop right down the street from the plaza and near St. Francis so needless to say it's quite a tourist stop.

Ghostly Reflection

I caught this reflection at Evangelos on San Francisco street. I was shooting the poster when I noticed it. Have a great Friday everyone and a happy weekend.

Theme Day: The Waters Edge

I can't believe it's November already, but here we are at another Theme Day on City Daily Photo. This month's theme is "The Waters Edge." While up on Aspen Vista I stopped at a small creek the runs down the mountain. On this trip I just happened to see these Aspen leaves gathered around the edge of the creek. Please take some time to visit some wonderful blogs by clicking here.

Pumpkins Talavera Style

Now if you want a pumpkin that won't rot and one you can use again year after year then you'll want one of these Talavera pumpkins. I caught these last week while walking around downtown. I decided later in the week to pick one up and I was too late. This store had three shipments during the month and sold out as soon as they put them out. Better luck next year. Happy Halloween everyone!

Cruising in a Classic

The only thing I can say is I Want It!

Musician On The Corner

I was standing on the corner of Water Street and Don Gaspar Ave for this shot. I was looking around and I noticed this musician also looking around. I wonder what he was looking for, inspiration maybe? Have a great start to your week everyone.

Do you?

I caught this one at the Farmer's Market and that bag caught my eye right away. What about you do you like to read. I do like a good book and I try to read in-between semesters. Right now trying to keep up with my technical textbook it's a miracle if I can make it through a magazine without nodding off. It's not pretty.

Roasting Red Peppers

Matt Romero is a wiz when it comes to roasting chiles. The other weekend he brought a big crop of red peppers and was roasting them at the Farmer's Market. The smell was pure heaven. I can't wait to see what will be cooking today.

Bike x 2

I caught this reflection while out walking around at lunch time. You can't miss this bike as it drives down the street. I hope you all have a great Friday and weekend.

Metal Giraffes

These wonderful giraffe sculptures are the work of Fredrick Prescott. There is a wide variety of animals to choose from for either outside or indoors. Check out Prescott Studios here. I forgot to mention, my favorite of all of Mr. Prescott's sculptures are his Moose sculptures. I would love to have one for my yard.

Finale

This was the last of all of the balloon flying above me. I liked the design and how the balloon stood out with deep blue sky as a background.

Is He Looking At Me?

Just when we thought the special shapes here all up in the air, this shark popped up and overshadowed the little duck.

Whoa!

Well that's what you would say to a horse pulling stagecoach, but what do you say to this cow? Probably "moo-ve it I'm flying by." Unfortunately the cow didn't make it any higher than this. Earlier in the week it had a hard landing on a city street and it may have caused some damage. Have a great start to your week everyone!

A Kiss for Luck

This is my favorite special shaped balloon. They make an appearance every year and they draw always draw a big crowd. The two on the right are attached while the one on the left flies solo. When it came time to lift off the middle one actually turned and kissed the one on the right. That was the first time I've seen that happen. I guess it was a special kiss. Have a great Sunday everyone.