Blue eyed cowboy.
Taken during the Nat Geo Santa Fe Photography Workshop at Eaves Movie Ranch. I swear this gentleman knew as much about the settings for natural light portraits as the Nat Geo photography pros teaching this class. This 'cause he'd been photographed SO MANY times by so many students. If this wasn't my favorite photo of the workshop it was certainly in the top two. But how can you go wrong with a blue-eyed cowboy?
Ghost Ranch from overlook.
The routine was: climb a little, stop to gasp for oxygen, take a few photos, climb a little more, stop for oxygen, repeat. The hope for a great view kept me moving. I was not disappointed. You can just make out the buildings of Ghost Ranch in the valley below. Taken during the Santa Fe National Geographic Photography Workshop.
Sun roasting chilis
Taken during the first day of the Nat Geo Santa Fe Photography Workshop. Assignment: Capture the essence of the Santa Fe square with particular focus on introducing yourself to a stranger and taking their photograph--yikes. This was a warm-up shot while I summoned my nerve.
Horsing around.
No need to say anything. I was smitten. Taken at Eaves Movie Ranch during the Nat Geo Photography Workshop, Santa Fe, NM.
Santa Fe artisan.
Such a nice gentleman. For more than 30 years he has sold his jewelry on the Santa Fe square. The Nat Geo assignment was to approach a total stranger and ask to make a photo with him/her. The best part of the assignment, once I got over the nerves, was the chance to meet several very interesting people I would have never interacted with otherwise.
Movie set tree.
I went round and round this tree until I finally found an angle that worked. If you look closely you will see that this is a 'movie' tree; branches nailed on to create an interesting shape. Taken at Eaves Movie Ranch, New Mexico.
Aritisan, philosopher and musician.
I parted his company with a few photographs, a beautiful pair of earrings and much to think about from the conversation we shared. Nat Geo Workshop Day #1
A Chestnut blur.
Taken during the final day of the Nat Geo Santa Fe Photography Workshop. The challenge: pan at the speed of the object in order to blur the background. This was the best of the attempts.
Kicking up a little dust.
Have I mentioned howI LOVE all things cowboys and horses? See the look in the eye of the horse? We found out later he was new to 'show biz' and wasn't comfortable with all camera gear and attention. Taken at Eaves Movie Ranch, New Mexico during Nat Geo Photography Workshop.
