Fall Day 16

10/15-10/31 ~ I will be counting down: 17 days of Fall pics til Halloween!    

Weed, CA

The LA Times said the fire “destroyed or damaged 150 buildings, tearing at some of the town’s most important institutions. The fire consumed two churches, a library and a community organization that aided the poor. Machinery at the town’s mill, which processes materials for plywood, was destroyed, and it was unclear when scores of residents…

The Taos Rag

I had the privilege of being featured (again) in The Taos Rag – a humorous publication from Taos, New Mexico. ~ Sept 2014 edition

Only a brief moment…

My husband and I decided to take a much, over-due drive out to Valle Vidal, NM. At first, I was a little disappointed that this turned out so blurry. Trying to capture this beauty, at night and while he was clearly not interested in posing for me, was more difficult than I could have anticipated….

Monsoon Season in New Mexico

New Mexico’s monsoon season runs from mid-June to mid-Sept, it can vary from very little precipitation, leading to large fires, or too much precipitation, like this July, resulting in flash flooding. The National Weather Service has had to put out more than 400 flood advisories for northern and central New Mexico since January; 300 in…

Step inside a memory…

The band was playing their song. The people danced all around. Joyous. Happy. In laughter. Now, to capture this entire moment on film….

The Sage Institute

On June 18th, The Sage Institute held a raffle/fundraiser at Taos Mesa Brewing to make a video for a crowd sourcing campaign this summer. Items including portraits and paintings were donated along with certificates for massages and business yearly passes. “SAGE Institute is dedicated to education in the areas of creative expression, human consciousness, and…

Friday the 13th

Today is Friday the 13th (June 2014) and there is a full moon. The last time it happened was October 13, 2000. The next time will be August 13, 2049. Many are superstitious and some believe it is bad luck during full moons and on the 13th of Friday. If you suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia; today is the…

Space and Time Travel

Photography is more than just a simple picture. For those who cannot travel, it’s a way to see the world. For those who have lost love ones or never got a chance to meet their ancestors, it’s a form of time travel. For those, like me, it’s a way to save a moment; to capture…