There are certain landmarks in my New Mexico life, landmarks from my walks through the land grant out to the llano, and those I see from my house and yard, that captivate me. It occurred to me recently that I am compelled to photograph them over and over again, throughout the different seasons, different times of day, different light and moods. Even when I try to resist, I still shoot them. I decided that these photographs of the same subject, shot at different times, offer an interesting “portrait” of change within a constant and I wanted to share them with you.
I began this series with a copse of trees that was probably the first landmark of my New Mexico life (see previous post Landmarks of My Life in New Mexico) and continued with an open pastureland, carved from the forest centuries ago (see previous post Landmarks of My Life in Truchas, NM 2). I give you now, the mountain, Truchas Peaks. It would seem to be the most obvious landmark and it has, indeed, grounded me. But other aspects of this place where I live draw me just as powerfully as the mountain.
Love to you all,
Jeane
Magnificent! You have captured almost a complete spectrum of color and emotion in these views of your peaks, reflections of the soul.
Thank you, Kathy. This land is always changing, seemingly every minute of every day, and every change is worthy of note. It’s lovely to be able to share its magnificence.
Thank you for the great photos! I was raised in Cordova and have many family ties to Truchas. My 5th great grandfather was one of the petitioners for the Nuestra Senora Del Rosario San Fernando y Santiago del Rio de Las Truchas Land Grant, so anybody with my same surname is my relative up there (along with a few other families). One of my uncles and a first cousin still live up there.
I miss the scenerey up there, although I just live 25 miles away now. You have a great site here that I just discovered today!
I’m so happy you found the site and are enjoying it. Are you related to Ricky Romero then?
If it’s the Ricky I am thinking about, who lives in El Llano (or on the road to El Llano), then yes. We are distant cousins (maybe 3rd or 4th). If it is him, he is originally from Cordova.
I know Ricky, his wife Debra, and their son Fernando. They’ve moved from El Llano to Llano Abeta. Ricky and Fernando have looked out for me. I’m very grateful.