A busy day today, I was out in the studio early and finished a few minutes ago. Its time to watch TV, drink coffee and think.
Working on Donkey Diva today, not sure if I’ve overdone it a bit.
Working on Donkey Diva today, not sure if I’ve overdone it a bit.
These images are taken directly from my photos of Donkeys in the town of Carrizozo, they will feature as classes at the Southern New Mexico Festival of Quilts.
Sometimes when I’m taking photos, I really have to put a lot of effort in to make them work…..
Then again, I have days when everything works in my favor, light, environment, and the luxury of time.
And so it was the day I visited Carrizozo.
Some 60 miles from Alamogordo New Mexico, the town of Carrizozo gained notoriety for its links to the notorious “Billy the Kid”
Nestled next to the railroad, the town plays host to huge lumbering freight trains that signal their arrival with the shrill wheels on metal and the distinguishable sound of the signal. The backdrop of huge mountain ranges rise up from the flat yellow plains to surround the town.
I had visited before, several years ago and I was looking forward to visiting again, but I was disappointed that the two shops I wanted to see were closed, in fact, one has completely disappeared.
I parked the car in a side street and decided to walk.
It was hot, 92 deg and the reflection of the sun on the pavement felt wonderful after the cool start to Autumn at home.
The light is different there, I think it’s at about 4500 feet above sea level. There is a translucent crispness to color at this level and I was always aware of it when I visited… its exciting in fact.
My disappointment turned into sheer delight as I rounded a corner and the subjects of my photos appeared…
I met no one, until I visited the most amazing antique store…. it looked as if it was housed in an old warehouse. The owner was sitting comfortably on a settee just inside the door and she was entertaining a friend.
Blue china from France, colored doors from Mexico, Relgious Icons
from Mexico or South America. Even a beautifully hand pieced and stitched antique quilt.
I could have stayed for ages but I needed to be in Alamogordo at a certain time.
Then again, I have days when everything works in my favor, light, environment, and the luxury of time.
And so it was the day I visited Carrizozo.
Some 60 miles from Alamogordo New Mexico, the town of Carrizozo gained notoriety for its links to the notorious “Billy the Kid”
Nestled next to the railroad, the town plays host to huge lumbering freight trains that signal their arrival with the shrill wheels on metal and the distinguishable sound of the signal. The backdrop of huge mountain ranges rise up from the flat yellow plains to surround the town.
I had visited before, several years ago and I was looking forward to visiting again, but I was disappointed that the two shops I wanted to see were closed, in fact, one has completely disappeared.
I parked the car in a side street and decided to walk.
It was hot, 92 deg and the reflection of the sun on the pavement felt wonderful after the cool start to Autumn at home.
The light is different there, I think it’s at about 4500 feet above sea level. There is a translucent crispness to color at this level and I was always aware of it when I visited… its exciting in fact.
My disappointment turned into sheer delight as I rounded a corner and the subjects of my photos appeared…
I met no one, until I visited the most amazing antique store…. it looked as if it was housed in an old warehouse. The owner was sitting comfortably on a settee just inside the door and she was entertaining a friend.
Blue china from France, colored doors from Mexico, Relgious Icons
from Mexico or South America. Even a beautifully hand pieced and stitched antique quilt.
I could have stayed for ages but I needed to be in Alamogordo at a certain time.
I think the donkey quilt is great. So glad your home safe and hopefully on the mend. I know hands take time to heal especially among us stitchers.
Thanks Suzanne, I’m watching the arm.
Love the colours, love the design!
Love your donkey piece. Very colorful!
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