Monthly Archives: August 2009

New Sky Series: Sky Light II

This photograph is the first in a new series of skyscapes.
Photographs in the Sky Light I series were “grounded” – although mostly sky, something in the photograph tied the viewer to the earth.
In the Sky Light II series, the viewer is allowed – indeed, encouraged – to let thoughts to soar beyond the grounded earth. [...]

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The Twenty-First Annual Fine Arts Show, Corrales, NM

The Corrales Historical Society and Visual Arts Council hosts each year during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta a Fine Arts Show, with proceeds going toward maintenance of the Old San Ysidro Church, in which the show is held.
In 2009, the Opening Reception will be held on Friday, October 2, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The show [...]

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The Twenty-First Annual Fine Arts Show, Corrales, NM

[ October 2, 2009 5:00 pm to October 11, 2009 4:00 pm. October 2, 2009 5:00 pm to October 11, 2009 4:00 pm. ] The Corrales Historical Society and Visual Arts Council hosts each year during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta a Fine Arts Show, with proceeds going toward maintenance of the Old San Ysidro Church, in which the show is held.

In 2009, the Opening Reception will be held on Friday, October 2, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The show [...]

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Fiery August Sunset

fiery August sunset
Just when I think I have seen all the beautiful sunsets, Mother Nature surprises me again. Today was pretty cloudy and dismal. But, this is what appeared on cue, at sunset!

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A Day in the Life of Datura

I have posted previously about Sacred Datura (“Jimson Weed,” “Georgia O’Keefe’s Flower”). Over the last day I had the opportunity to photograph a bud just as it was barely opening at 4:23 pm yesterday (yes, that dirty yellow-green color is typical at that stage, believe it or not!), as it was beginning to unfurl [...]

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Another Colorful Sunset

August Sunset
Have I mentioned how much I love the skies here?

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Summer Afternoon Sky

Summer Afternoon Sky
Sunsets here are so spectacular, that sometimes I forget to mention how beautiful our skies are most of the time most days. This was yesterday afternoon, just an ordinary day in the Desert Southwest.

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‘Gemini,’ a Great Hybrid Tea Rose for the Desert Southwest

Spray of hybrid tea rose, ‘Gemini’
Isn’t this a gorgeous spray of roses? This is ‘Gemini,’ a hybrid tea by Keith Zary of Jackson and Perkins.
This photo was taken this afternoon. This week has been both hot and windy, and yet the bush is covered with single blooms and with sprays.

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