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.
Around Taos there are areas where horses are allowed to roam in the free… some are established programs for free roam of horses, others such in this case, are individuals who allows wild horses to graze on their land, creating scenes such as these — beauty of untamed horses roaming free against the backdrop of Taos skies.
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Just outside of Taos Ski Valley, some equine beauties getting some exercise, manes flowing, hoofs pounding…awesome to watch and capture.
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Free range horses on the mesa west of Taos backlit by the setting sun that creates special glow of this special land and beings.
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Pretty in copper outside the “V” of TSV (Taos Ski Valley).
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© Kathryn A. Hayden, NM Visions. All Rights Reserved.
Getting punky in Taos, New Mexico.
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Prairie Dogs on the lookout in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Recommended media (surface): canvas
Taos, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Suggested media (surface): archival print, canvas
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Recommended media (surface): Pigment print
Taos, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Suggested media (surface): Pigment print with laminate
Taos, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Suggested media (surface): metallic paper
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Suggested media (surface): Framed pigment print.
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Available for sale at Amore Gallery and Las Comadres Gallery, Taos, New Mexico.
Taos, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Suggested media (surface): Pigment print
Taos, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Suggested media (surface): Pigment print with laminate, canvas
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Taos, New Mexico
Suggested media (surface): canvas
Taos, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Suggested media (surface): Pigment print
Taos, New Mexico
© Kathryn A. Hayden
Suggested media (surface): Pigment print
© Kathryn A. Hayden
