Robert leads group to series of petroglyphs along the rock face.
Robert explained that the markings on the rocks were often a combination of petroglyphs that were followed by shepherds that worked in the area.
"Solstice rock".... the sun will "climb" the triangulated peak of rock in conjunction with the actual start of the solstice.
Here the "solstice rock" begins the light sequence (near bottom right).
the group listens as Robert points out more petroglyphs and some of the theories about their origins and meanings.
Another petroglyph that the sun will continue to unveil.
Robert demonstrates the view of the owl with wings spread that is on rock behind him
the owl that Robert was describing (with wings spread)
The multiple drawings usually indicated a story or message.
The shepherds would put crosses on some of the rocks with petroglyphs as counter to what they considered pagan art. And can see the more modern residents have made the crevices their home
Gak Stonn, fellow photographer, printer and photo tour guide, climbs to getter better view of some of the higher petroglyphs.
if you trek with a photographer, you tend to see this look often.
Robert and Dawn.
Julie Arneson
Julie gets to help out another photographer, something she's gotten quite a lot of practice on.
Water streams everywhere this year...this acequia has not been running for many years.
water pouring through the acequia, again an uncommon view for this piece of land.
The sun continues to climb up solstice rock as nearer the official start of solstice.
The sun continues to climb up solstice rock as nearer the official start of solstice.
Happy face with happy face.
I read this as momma and baby bighorns.
Again, shepherd markings next to snake and more drawings considered pagan by the shepherds.
former shepherds cottage.
NM Visions and Kathryn A. Hayden
NM Visions by Kathryn A. Hayden goes beyond a mere moment in time. Her works convey an untold and timeless story beyond what is first captured through the lens. She brings “personality” and texture to the scene she has captured. She identifies strongly with Michelango’s description of his art: “The best artist has that thought alone Which is contained within the marble shell; The sculptor's hand can only break the spell To free the figures slumbering in the stone.” And that is the Story that she aims to free as both photographer and visual storyteller.
Kathryn has been seeing and documenting these visual stories for more than 20 years. While her commercial work in photography has been available for clients for many years, she more recently began offering her New Mexico "visions" to the public in conjunction with her move from the outskirts of Taos to her new studio location in the heart of the artists district in Taos, on Kit Carson Road.
Kathryn's work has been shown throughout the Northern New Mexico in shows and permanent collections, including Amore Gallery, Las Comadres Gallery, Wilder Nightingale Gallery, Taos Print & Photography Services, Harwood Museum, Millicent Rogers Museum, New Mexico Arts League, Taos Fall Arts Show, the Gorge Restaurant, People's Bank, and the Taos Visitors Center. Kathryn is also a board member of the Taos Gallery Association.
