傑森’s One Photo A Day

Tag: New Mexico

  • Second Sunset in March

    Second Sunset in March

    This is something I probably will never get tired of.

    I’m talking about watching sunset. Whether I’m home or traveling, I look forward to witnessing the sunset at the end of each day..

  • Pausing with My Companion

    Pausing with My Companion

    We went out for a walk this morning. I was having severe jet lag and wasn’t really up for it at first. Since it was my companion who suggested it, I decided to accompany him.

    I captured this image while he was taking a brief break. I’ve missed walking with him when I was far away in Taiwan taking care of my Mom. I vowed that I’d never leave his side once I’m back. And I intend to do so.

  • Flying away from Albuquerque..

    Flying away from Albuquerque.

    Can’t say it’s a familiar scene by now. And I don’t think I can ever get used to flying so early. But this view when the sun slowly started to reveal itself, the warmth that it promised.. I’ve always loved it.. It’s a new beginning. It’s a renewed hope..

    Goodbye, Albuquerque. Goodbye, New Mexico. Soon I will be back again..

  • Pre-travel Chaos.

    Pre-travel Chaos.

    After spending more than half a day tidying up our house and finalizing the luggage, we drove to Albuquerque to stay at a hotel since my flight departs before the sun even rises tomorrow morning.

    My mind is all over the place and I don’t want to leave my companion behind. Since a few years I often feel like I’m in a bind and continue to failing to find a balance. Maybe there’s no solution. Maybe I have been thinking too much. Maybe this is one dilemma that I simply cannot please both sides.

    In my mind I’m thinking about the things we would do for love.. and how far we would be willing to go..

  • The Ghost Buffalo

    The Ghost Buffalo

    I knew about its existence even before we moved here. Today I thought it’s time to make a visit.

    The Ghost Buffalo from the Adobe Buffalo Project by artist Karen Windchild was completed in October 2017. The buffalo symbolizes the North on the Native American sacred medicine wheel: honoring the ancestors, spiritual wisdom and physical strength, and providing for the community. *

    * from artist’s own statement.

  • Expected Mundaneness

    Expected Mundaneness.

    As it turned out today, again, was one of those days that taught me to never expect anything. I know that oftentimes the more I try, the less I find.

    We drove to one of our favorite spots to witness the sunset this afternoon. The image above was captured about 5 minutes before sunset. I knew it wasn’t going to be one of those spectacular sunsets that Santa Fe is known for having. On the other hand, it would be unrealistic to expect grandiose every single day.

  • Nuestra Senora de Luz

    Nuestra Senora de Luz

    Aimlessly driving around in Santa Fe County, we found this chapel at the end of the Old Las Vegas Highway. Our Lady of Light Church, located in Canoncito, was built in 1880 and is in fact a historic site. I truly appreciate its humble simplicity.

    It happened to remind me today’s Daily Prompt on WordPress. Religion would have been on my list. I know that’s going to be controversial for many and I do respect most of the religions in the world that I’m aware of. If you think about how people can turn against each other and hurt someone they don’t even know simply because of the differences in their beliefs, you should be able to understand my sentiment..

  • Holding onto..

    Holding onto..

    We decided to take a short walk together today, even though we both weren’t feeling 100% well. During his walks, I know my companion needs several breaks and to sit down on something to take a breath. A roadside large stone, utility box, or some family’s short stuccoed wall. Anything he can sit on securely.

    At one point, he suddenly told me that he needed a break. There was nothing around he could sit on, so he approached a piñon tree and held onto a solid branch.

    I captured this image and I said to him: “You can just hold onto me, you know..”

    “I know, my Jason..” he said softly.

  • Door of Love

    Door of Love.

    It’s been a rough day. My body aches and I’m still not myself. Today we had to go to the garage to get four new tires. Instead of waiting in their office, I forced and dragged myself outside to walk around in the neighborhood. This turquoise wooden door with a heart on it caught my eye. It was pretty much the only image I consider worthy of posting.

  • Everyday is Christmas in Santa Fe.

    Everyday is Christmas in Santa Fe.

    Smothered Burrito at Harry’s Roadhouse.

    I apologize for today’s post. I tried to avoid posting food pictures. I wasn’t myself most of the day today and had no energy to go out for a walk. Hopefully a good night sleep will bring back my normal self.