PORTRAITS
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REPOSE
This was taken along a mountain trail in New Mexico's Fourth of July Canyon. Being in a wilderness area speaks volumes to the essence of our being. Not to nurture, but as an awakening as our true self and relationship with our surroundings.
SERENDIPITY
Taken at the Santa Fe Renaissance Fair.
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Cowboy
Photographed at the Golondrinas Summer Festival & Wild West Adventures 2016. This gentleman is a member of the New Mexico Gunfighters Association.
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DREAMS OF PEACE
Taken during a Civil War re-enactment at El Rancho de la Golondrinas, N.M.
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Mariachi
Mariachi performing in a group at El Rancho de la Golondrinas. 2015
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THE LAST CHARGE
This was taken at El Rancho de la Golondrinas ( a living history museum) during a Civil War Re-Enactment.
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YOU CALL THAT A GUN
A fun moment Taken at Old Town in Albuquerque, New Mexico during the 309th Anniversary. New Mexico Gunfighters Association.
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RANGER
A street shot taken in Old Town, in Albuquerque, N.M. of a member of the New Mexico Gunfighters Association.
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THE LADY & THE GUNFIGHTER
A street shot taken in Old Town, in Albuquerque, N.M. of members of the New Mexico Gunfighters Association.
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DESPERADO
One of the actors from the New Mexico Gunfighters Association performing at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, NM. 080214
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1800's US SOLDIER
El Rancho de la Golondrinas, NM / Harvest Festival, Oct. 4th. 2014
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SAY GOODBYE
Sometimes the picture says it all.
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MOUNTAIN MAN
The image capture of this portrait is of Mr Ed Wallace which was taken at the Summer Festival & Territorial Law & Order at El Rancho de la Golondrinas, NM. I used Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Nik Software & Textures.
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LAST REQUEST
We were shooting each other, it's just that I had a camera. I think there was a little hesitation when I asked them to do it, but I'm glad they did. They weren't really loaded . . . right guys?
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HARMONY
An artistic rendition of horse and rider while I was watching the Peruvian Paso Horse Show at Golondrinas. The Peruvian horse is known for it's four-beat, lateral gait called the paso llano, which was amazing to watch. Only three of their legs are touching the ground at one time.
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CIVIL WAR BALLAD
BATTLEFIELD NEW MEXICO
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CIVIL WAR MAYTAG
This lady was so friendly and had a great sense of humor, along with being very informative! I actually had to ask her not to smile for the picture. She mentioned that washing clothes during the Civil War was probably the first job women were allowed to do.
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MASTER OF ARMS
BATTLEFIELD NEW MEXICO
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GOING HOME
BATTLEFIELD NEW MEXICO
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Sci Fi At The SuperNationals Car Show
Mr Fusion. Taken at the Super Nationals Car Show 012916.
LOADING
BATTLEFIELD NEW MEXICO
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PEACEKEEPER
BATTLEFIELD NEW MEXICO
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SURVIVOR
BATTLEFIELD NEW MEXICO
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A SPRING DAY
BATTLEFIELD NEW MEXICO
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A FIELD OF DREAMS
The Day Before, Crystal and Brandon's Wedding
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PIANO LESSONS
This is from a photo session with my wife. She was so patient with me in ignoring the flashes as I was shooting.
MORNING PRACTICE
Wearing headphones for a practice session.
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP
REMEMBERING
This image is quite colorful and I was fortunate to have captured this wonderful expression. To me it was iconic in that she looks as though she is remembering loved ones that have passed on.
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From DAY OF THE DEAD
GOLONDRINAS PORTRAIT
This beautiful lady had such a loving expression on her face and in her eyes and was willing to pose for me.
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From HARVEST FESTIVAL
S A L U D !
A TOAST OF HEALTH TO ALL MY MANY FRIENDS!
Thank you all for your support and kind words regarding my work.
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LOVE
This picture of my mother and daughter taken many, many years ago has special meaning to me.
THE HOST OF THE PARTY
GARDENER'S DELIGHT
SELF PORTRAIT
I'm really not narcissistic but I always seem to be handy when I need a model for practice using flash.
CREATIVE PROFILE
