Christ In The Desert

This Benedictine Monastery is located near Abiquiu, New Mexico, down a gravel road some 13 miles from the paved highway.

Nice shot, Stan. I bet this place would look even better with some side lighting, like early morning or late evening, depending on which side it's facing. It is also interesting that people decide to build in such remote country. Very neat though...

et078 wrote in post #12527290
Nice shot, Stan. I bet this place would look even better with some side lighting, like early morning or late evening, depending on which side it's facing. It is also interesting that people decide to build in such remote country. Very neat though...

Thanks, et. I agree about the lighting, but I'm afraid that's the way it is with travel photography. We just can't be everywhere at the golden hour. Clearly, the location was chosen for its remoteness, since the purpose of the monastery is to provide the opportunity for meditation. But why, then, do they encourage visitation? It's an interesting situation to say the least.

I'm continually impressed with your ability to find locations of interest and the effort you put into in getting there! Nice work, Stan. That is the problem with landscape photography---there are two ideal times to photograph, basically two hours in a day. Unless you live in that area, you can't always be there during the golden hours. Compromises have to be made. Nature of the beast.

irishman wrote in post #12529644
I'm continually impressed with your ability to find locations of interest and the effort you put into in getting there! Nice work, Stan. That is the problem with landscape photography---there are two ideal times to photograph, basically two hours in a day. Unless you live in that area, you can't always be there during the golden hours. Compromises have to be made. Nature of the beast.

very much in agreement with every part of this statement. Keep it up Stan, love seeing your images.

irishman wrote in post #12529644
I'm continually impressed with your ability to find locations of interest and the effort you put into in getting there! Nice work, Stan. That is the problem with landscape photography---there are two ideal times to photograph, basically two hours in a day. Unless you live in that area, you can't always be there during the golden hours. Compromises have to be made. Nature of the beast.

namasste wrote in post #12529789
very much in agreement with every part of this statement. Keep it up Stan, love seeing your images.

You guys are too kind (but I love it). Funny thing, Bruce, after every trip I learn of an interesting place near where I was recently visiting. These go on the list for next time. Meanwhile, my wife says "we're not going back there again, are we?".

sparker1 wrote in post #12530090
You guys are too kind (but I love it). Funny thing, Bruce, after every trip I learn of an interesting place near where I was recently visiting. These go on the list for next time. Meanwhile, my wife says "we're not going back there again, are we?".

Ahh, wives. Can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em.

Nice shot Stan in a very interesting setting.

Don1 wrote in post #12534255
Nice shot Stan in a very interesting setting.

Thanks, Don. NM has so many interesting churches. I'm reluctant to post all my shots of them for fear of boring everyone.

Nice shot.

rick_reno wrote in post #12534995
Nice shot.

Thanks, Rick.

irishman wrote in post #12530163
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Ahh, wives. Can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em.

down a gravel road some 13 miles from the paved highway in New Mexico, anything can happen

angryman wrote in post #12535150
down a gravel road some 13 miles from the paved highway in New Mexico, anything can happen

In a monastery?