Here's how my photos placed in our county fair.
Blue Ribbons:
Second Place:
Third Place:
I had too many for a couple of categories, but they asked me to show them as "For Exhibit Only":
--Pat
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Because You Asked...
But Why???
Hmmmm.....what's this? Sparky___4
Where is Pat? Good! She's not watching! Sparky___2
I know there's something good in here... Sparky___3
Are you calling me? But I'm not digging - why do I have to go back inside? Sparky___1
--Pat
For the Challenge
A Sweet Photo
I work at a drugstore with an old-fashioned fountain. Kids have been coming here for ice cream for over 30 years - surely this is one of our favorite (and cutest) customers!
--Pat
Fort Union National Monument (Watrous, NM)
Fort Union National Monument is located in New Mexico at the westernmost edge of the Great Plains. Fort Union was once the largest military post west of the Mississippi River, established to protect travel and settlement from 1851 to 1891.
I recently took these photos at an event there that included re-enactors, a military brass band, and guest speakers presenting living history programs:
Camp_of_2d_Colorado_ Banjo_Man
This Territorial prison Territorial_Prison_R was originally encased in an adobe wall,
as depicted in this old photograph Territorial_Prison
Unfortunately my lens didn't pick up the flag that was visible in the distant window - but I still like the picture:
--Pat
Wildlife Refuge (Las Vegas, NM) (PART 1)
Last weekend my photo buddy and I met at Las Vegas, NM, and visited the Wildlife Refuge.
There weren't many birds around that day, but the scenery was spectacular:
Russian_Olives_and_R Roadside_Weeds
We did see a couple of hawks - this one must have had a nest nearby and she was irritated by our presence:
Angry_Hawk___1a Angry_Hawk___1f
But this guy didn't seem bothered in the least: Hawk___2b
--Pat
Weak and Strong Trees
This willow was a bush when we moved here 15 years ago. We've been in a drought for a few years and our water use was restricted. The poor tree was getting some new growth this year, then we had high winds and it split in half. I have someone coming to cut out the dead wood from the half that is still standing. I doubt that it will regain it's height in my lifetime, if ever. Globe_Willow___3
This elm is determined to grow, despite having been cut down several times. We finally decided to leave it alone and see how it does. Gotta admire its gumption! Determined_Elm_Tree_
--Pat
Challenge: Bi-Weekly Challenge for July 20 thru August 3
Cratchet, thank you for a really thought-provoking challenge and for asking me to host this time.
OK Gang, this is going to be waaay too easy. Everyone in this group probably has more of these than I - so there should be no excuses for not participating in this challenge.
T R E E S Trees___3
Show us your favorites - your prettiest - your biggest - your dead ones - even your Christmas tree!
Have fun!!!
--Pat
p.s. My new photo buddy (and new Photographica member), Learnincurve, will host the next challenge.
Challenge Entries
Double Rainbow
Not only are we finally getting a little rain, but I got another lucky rainbow shot! Double_Rainbow___1
(Notice how brown the grass is except for the irrigated hay field?)
Here are a couple of bonus beauties for your pleasure:
--Pat
Beginner's Luck!
I was on my front porch watching a storm coming in over the far mesa when I noticed a rainbow starting to form, so I grabbed my camera and started snapping. I noticed a flash of lightning just as I clicked the shutter button, but never dreamed that I caught it. Imagine my surprise when I put it in the computer and zoomed in on the image.
--Pat
Last of the Taos Trip - Art, Flowers, and Misc.
(Did you notice that this photo reflects the view of the first photo?)
Old wagon at Martinez Hacienda
If you're ready to visit Taos, let me know and I'll make your reservation at the Blue_Skies_Motel__Taos
--Pat
Taos Vicinity - Rio Grande Gorge and Arroyo Seco
RIO GRANDE RIVER GORGE:
VILLAGE OF ARROYO SECO:
Brace yourself - tomorrow I'll subject you to photos of flowers and art, Taos style.
--Pat
More of Taos and Vicinity
Everyone and his brother has photographed or painted the back side of this church (San Francisco de Asis Church): Famous_Rear_View
The shadows provide wonderful abstracts - portrayed by everyone from Ansel Adams to Georgia O'Keefe to little ol' me! Church___Abstract_5
Here is the main entrance to the church - pretty, but not as dramatic as the rear: Main_Entrance
Every year the community applies a new preservative coat of adobe (called 'mudding') to the exterior of the church. This workman is adding the final touches: Annual__Mudding_
The church was built in the late 1700's. Surrounding the church are gift shops, restaurants, and art galleries housed in old adobe buildings: Taos_NM_Scene
This ruin exposes the bones of adobe construction: Adobe_Ruin
Tomorrow, I'll show you the Rio Grande Gorge and the artsy community of Arroyo Seco.
--Pat
Road Trip to Taos and Vicinity
Met my new photo buddy in Taos - here are samples of our day:
One side of the Taos Plaza square: Taos_Plaza
Thunderhead over Taos mountains: Thunderhead
Took tons of 'abstracts' of the famous San Francisco de Asis church - plus some of the rarely-seen front end of the church: Church
Went to the Rio Grande Gorge bridge - and snapped some rafters 650' below us: Rio_Grande_River_Gorge
Had lunch at the tiny artsy town where Julia Roberts lives: Downtown_Arroyo_Seco
Enjoyed the scenic drive up to the Taos Ski Valley (elev. nearly 10K): Lift_at_Taos_Ski_Valley
Our last stop was La Hacienda de los Martinez, built in 1804 and is one of the few northern New Mexico style, late Spanish Colonial period "Great Houses" remaining in the American Southwest: Martinez_Hacieda
I'll finishing editing the shoot and show you more of these areas in the coming days.
I hope you enjoy these.
--Pat
