The real Taos Hum? A little dance to celebrate the weekend...
© Kathryn A. Hayden
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.
The real Taos Hum? A little dance to celebrate the weekend...
© Kathryn A. Hayden
"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves."
I awoke with a fully developed image clear in my vision. It wasn't a dream...it was truly a vision.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Angels in the everyday. Beauty in the sunsets. All still there. And abundantly present in a place called Taos, NM.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Expanses of gold surround us in the mountains and we breathe in awe as we taken in these vastness of hue. But going for gold also comes down from the mountains and right outside our door, here in our Northern NM Taos town. So go play big in the mountains but don't miss the spectacular above and below right where we are.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Fall in Northern NM Rains Gold as the transition from warm days changes to cooler winds, shorter days and thoughts of summer fade. But while summer flowers may fade, the colors and hues that burst forth in their last hurrah before their fall creates a master tapestry throughout the mountains above and below your feet.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
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Clouds just have fun in Northern New Mexico...The fluffy puffs against the striking blue, the gatherings, the medium for the light of the area, and the constant play and motion....gives endless sky entertainment and imagination fodder.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
While there many things change with time -- growth of towns and communities, influx and impact of tourism, new faces -- there remains a strong, ever-present foundation to many of the communities of Northern New Mexico and that is the steadfast faith, which can be seen in the homages that also serve as hearts of the communities.
© Kathryn A Hayden
The littlest, BIG fun parade that has come to epitomize for many the quirk of the Taos area had to make a bit of change ...many were worried it wouldn't be the same without the participation of the horse men and women and their stead, but not to be concerned, locals knew just how to address that problem...young and older generations alike made do with a new type of breed...
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Taos Ski Valley is more than just a ski area...the Village of Taos Ski Valley boasts year-round activities...and cool temps when temps get a little warm down below ...and this year, the village celebrated its 20th year of its incorporation when it became New Mexico's 100th municipality.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
It's not all Desert...
To many folks, New Mexico is all desert -- dry and arid. But in fact, one of the many enchantments is the variety of climates one encounters traveling throughout Taos, and Northern New Mexico. This particular scene is just off Hondo River about 4 miles above John Dunn Bridge...itself a rafters, fisher people, swimmers and more destination for splashing and playing in the water. As you make your way back up the road, it is dry mesa land...as you wind around, you again come to spots like this that looks like a scene out of the Wind and the Willows. Northern NM...just keep driving and it keeps changing...
© Kathryn A. Hayden
"Taos Style Truckin"
Not all trucks in Taos are for getting from A to B…Some just stay in A, or maybe B…or being of Taos culture, choose not to be identified with a set location. But the trucks that don’t move in motion do move in emotion.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
The beauty, and funkiness, of Northern New Mexico is more than just Taos and Santa Fe. Exploring the backroads can reveal treasures of small communities. And if you ask nice, you might even get recommendations on places to eat the locals only know.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
While Taos is known for creative artists of canvas...there are many not-so-well known that use the land as a natural canvas for all to enjoy. ...
© Kathryn A. Hayden
