June 25, 2011

Timeless Taos - Outside the Pueblo

Our visit to Taos was only for a day and we commuted from our temporary base in Santa Fe. We also got sidetracked a bit on the drive over, so we spent very little time outside the Pueblo area. But we made of point of finding the famous San Francisco de Asis Mission Church (see photo in April 30th post). The area around the historic church has declined into a hodgepodge of tacky gift shops for tourists. (Why, oh why, does this happen so often?) We were solely interested in photographing unique scenes like this one of an old abandoned building, just a stone’s throw away from the mission. Can you imagine what stories this place could tell?


And nearby, we saw a simple view that dramatically captures the New Mexico spirit. I had seen photographic examples of this particular scene before. I was delighted to have accidentally discovered it and then recorded it for our own travel memories.


13 comments:

  1. The blue door and swag of chilis are spectacular!!! What an amazing juxtaposition of colors and textures. That other place ... creepy! I can almost hear the scuttling of scorpions from its dark, hot, dry recesses ... *shiver*

    HAPPY WEEKEND!!!

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  2. OH I love looking at old buildings and imagining all the hustle and bustle that might have gone on there.
    Wonderful pictures my friend.
    Have a super day!!
    Kim
    Oh and by the way, you so have my son pegged. I love it!

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  3. Doesn't that red and blue just pop?! Well, I am no good at explaining economics, but if you'd like me to try, I'm sure I could explain the tacky, touristy shops.

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  4. I love these pictures and all the other ones that you posted from Taos! That whole place is so colorful and neat looking. I would love to visit there someday!

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  5. so amazing....so looking forward to our trip there....just beautiful! life has been so hectic lately...june is always that way for us...have missed checking in!
    xo
    kimberly

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  6. I love both the pictures but I looked at that second one and let out a big "oh wow" So striking. I just love it.

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  7. I agree with everyone else. The last photo is so color rich with contrast. I LOVE the colors in it. Great pics, Donna!

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  8. I can't imagine why things deteriorate in the way they do, either...sad.
    LOVE these Donna...Your photography is truly breathtaking...
    hughugs

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  9. The first one makes me sad, but the second one brings a huge smile. Love these, my friend!!

    Now, when do we leave for Alaska? I have to get packed ya know!!!

    (((hugs)))

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  10. I love, love, love New Mexico!! We had originally planned on retiring there before E. Tennessee.

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  11. Lovely photos! They belong in a book! You really should publish them! ♥

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  12. Donna, having been to NM and Taos areas numerouis times...I can see you really have captured the old world spirit and charm ..gorgeous photos! My dd lived in a stucco home with blue shutters like this..don't you just love it!

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  13. Donna, having been to NM and Taos areas numerouis times...I can see you really have captured the old world spirit and charm ..gorgeous photos! My dd lived in a stucco home with blue shutters like this..don't you just love it!

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