傑森’s One Photo A Day

Photo & Diary

  • Empty Bird Nest

    Empty Bird Nest

    There was an empty bird nest on the ground on our porch this morning. I know where it was placed but not sure how it fell down. Perhaps the wind? Fortunately it has served its purpose and all the birds have left before this happened..

    Take a closer look at this bird nest. I have no idea what birds they were, but look at this most intricate, tedious work.. I remember seeing them bringing twigs or grass in their beaks and constructing the nest from nothing. All the while they had to guard and protect the site and make sure it’s safe for their offspring. It is truly incredible when you think about it. I’m always in awe of something like this..

  • Ever Changing Clouds

    Ever Changing Clouds

    If you haven’t already noticed, I’m fascinated by clouds. They are never the same. They constantly change form and each moment is unique. What you see right now will not be the same the next second. It’s a great reminder that nothing lasts forever..

  • Dinner For Four

    Dinner For Four

    We just came back home a moment ago. I’m tired but content. It’s an evening filled with laughter, mutual support, and optimism.

    They live in Phoenix. Other than occasional text messages, we rely on opportunities like this to catch up in real life. Looking at how they have matured individually and as a couple over the years also reminds us our own rapidly changing life trajectory.

    Future is still full of question marks. I remind myself to cherish what we do have and live for the moment. Because “now” is all that matters..

  • Up, Up to the Sky..

    Up, Up to the Sky..

    Not much to report today, but look at this.. Entirely Mother Nature’s creation. Absolutely no A.I.

  • The Historic KIVA Theatre

    The Historic KIVA Theatre

    There was a scheduled hydrant replacement in our neighborhood today, therefore water would be cut off from 9am to 4pm. We took it as an opportunity to drive somewhere spending the day elsewhere.

    So we went to Las Vegas! No, not the Sin City in Nevada; It’s the Las Vegas in our home state New Mexico. We’ve been to this charming city a few times in the past, and the people we came across have always been very friendly. I guess that’s one reason why we kept going back there.

    Note: the image was captured at the Historic KIVA Theatre on Bridge Street.

  • Letting Go of the Past

    Letting Go of the Past

    This morning I came across a few boxes which I haven’t opened since we moved here. In this shoebox I discovered stuff from those years when I was studying at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. Most of them were class assignments, of objects that I didn’t particularly care about even then. The question whether I should continue keeping them or put them in the garbage came to my mind. Test shot Polaroids, slides of the same building shot at different time of the day, 4×5 negatives of my classmates when we had to model for each other for the class.. Should I keep them? Do I want them? Would I miss them in the future? Am I letting go of the past if I were to dispose them?

    The indecisive me put them all back into the same shoebox. It’s a matter for another day, for now..

  • Madrid on My Mind

    Madrid on My Mind

    When we were tourists visiting New Mexico way before we moved here, other than Santa Fe, I was attracted by Madrid’s vibrant artistic charm. It left me an impression so deeply that we have been driving there at least twice a year since we relocated to Santa Fe.

    So that’s what we did today. We drove 45 minutes and went to Java Junction for a cup of coffee and some pastries. The temperature was even hotter than where we live. While my companion continued with his coffee in the shade, I went by myself for a walk in the area with my camera. The short stroll reminded me of the various reasons why I felt in love with the Land of Enchantment..

  • Just Another Mundane Day

    Just Another Mundane Day

    In order to avoid the heat I went out and worked in the yard as soon as I finished my daily Españo course this morning. I filled up all the bird feeders when I noticed they were completely empty. And I saw a ground squirrel for the first time in our backyard..

    It’s mundane but I don’t mind a bit. I’m quite content with a life like this..

  • Our Land of Enchantment

    Our Land of Enchantment

    This is one of the two favorite spots of ours to observe clouds and sunsets. This one is at the end of Ave Vista Grande, where we have to make a left turn in order to get home.

    We used to frequent these two spots before sunset after we moved here and even more often during the pandemic. Looking back, it was such an uncertain time from various perspectives. But we always found somewhat a sense of peace when we parked our car there and watched the sun slowly disappear behind the mountains. We live in the Land of Enchantment, and that feeling confirms our decision. We are exactly we are supposed to be at this moment.

  • Give A Little Love

    Give A Little Love

    It doesn’t cost a thing. Give a little love, to total strangers, to passers by, to the universe.. When there’s a string attached, the love was never real. It’s the easiest thing to do if we could see past our differences. Won’t you give a little love to your fellow human beings, or to yourself?