I had a wonderful personal revelation today while I was hiking in the snow (and mud) at Taos Valley Overlook. On the off chance that there’s a point in here somewhere, enjoy… For years I’ve questioned what I did in getting us to move out here. Especially in times of fear, focusing on lack and [...]
Taos Mountain
I waited for the pink flash but it didn’t happen. Do you know what that is?
This is just ridiculous. All I have to do is walk about a hundred yards, find a clear shot through the scrubby trees for my trusty Pentax with the telephoto lens, and there you go. I probably have three thousand photos like this, one of the benefits of living at the end of a muddy [...]
Monsoon clouds and moisture in the air
Heck, wouldn’t you? I mean, look at that thing. Taos Mountain is to the left and under the clouds. Everything you’re looking at is Pueblo land, by the way. No bikers, jerky vendors, or Confederate flags. No realtors, ski bums, or trust-funders playing hippies. No temples, preachers, or bleeding saints. No poetry readings, fanny packs, [...]
Telephoto image from just up the road
You’re looking at piece of the west side of Taos Mountain. Imagine trying to climb up that ridge! Imagining is all you can do, since this is sacred ground, and only tribal members can go there. That’s why I use a telephoto lens and walk a bridge of light. When I look at something like [...]
The mountain at 1:09 p.m.
No, not Taos, you ninny! Taos is just a place. Haven’t you been paying attention? Now everybody just stay calm. There is much to report! I am raising giant rodents. Ten minutes after putting out bird food, there’s a two-foot squirrel standing straight up on its hind legs with cheeks puffed out like tennis balls [...]
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