This Ponderosa pretty much demanded that I sit down and wait for the sun to move behind it. There was no hurry this day in Bryce so that is what I did.
Welcome to the Land of Clear Light. The southwest United States is such a place. The high deserts of the Colorado Plateau, the Rocky Mountains, and the Chihuahuan Desert contain a lot of sky which makes for artistic opportunities unequalled elsewhere. I often wonder what the French Impressionists would have created had they lived here.
In Buddhist lore, a land of clear light is an analogy for Nirvana. That works too, although in the Springtime out here, the clear light is sometimes interrupted by windblown dirt. That leads me to another thought about Buddhism. I once read that “nirvana” in Sanskrit can be translated as a place free of wind. That's not here in late April and early May. The Buddha might have been delayed in his attainment of Nirvana had he lived here.
No matter. The photographs you will find here are, mostly, free of wind. Enjoy.
In Buddhist lore, a land of clear light is an analogy for Nirvana. That works too, although in the Springtime out here, the clear light is sometimes interrupted by windblown dirt. That leads me to another thought about Buddhism. I once read that “nirvana” in Sanskrit can be translated as a place free of wind. That's not here in late April and early May. The Buddha might have been delayed in his attainment of Nirvana had he lived here.
No matter. The photographs you will find here are, mostly, free of wind. Enjoy.
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Prudent COVID-19 Actions
We in New Mexico can begin reopening businesses on May 16th. Our gallery in Albuquerque will remain closed for a couple of more weeks. Here is basic information , all cadged from the Mayo Clinic's website about what each of us can do to protect ourselves from COVID-19?: Mostly obvious measures: Just like with many other respiratory illnesses, the best protections are: to wash your hands thoroughly and regularly, to cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue, avoid contact with people who are coughing or sneezing. stay home from work or school when you are sick or when ordered or even just asked by responsible government agencies. Less obvious measures: Limit exposure to news media. Avoid staying up late to monitor news. When you do look at news, be sure to seek out reputable sources. Connect with friends and family for support via social media or a phone. Meditate, stretch or practice deep breathing. Do activities you enjoy. Be optimistic. Eat a healthy diet. Get some exercise. Avoid turning to drugs or alcohol to cope. Use your moral compass or spiritual life for support. Remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. "Using your support network to generate ideas about how to solve problems and help defuse tension is important as well," says Dr. Jowsey-Gregoire. "Be careful not to react to rumors to ensure that you are not reacting to information that is not an accurate assessment of what is really happening. Avoid spreading rumors as well." |
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I am represented by the Albuquerque Photographers' Gallery in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The gallery is at 303 Romero Street, NW upstairs in Don Luis Plaza. (An elevator is available.) The gallery telephone number is 505.294.9195. You can also reach me via the contact form below. The gallery is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 Virus. New Mexico, erroneously I believe, failed to classify fine art as an “essential” business and closed all “non-essential” businesses. As you can imagine, that is not doing my business any good but feel free to contact me directly!
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