I used one word repeatedly to describe where I was the last couple of days… gorgeous. Simply gorgeous.
Abiquiu. Georgia O’Keeffe lived here from 1949 until her death in 1986 at 98 years of age.
The landscape. The colors. The light. Gorgeous.
I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.
– Georgia O’Keeffe
Morning Bray Farm 
September 11, 2010 at 3:29 am
These are outstanding! What a landscape… it makes your heart skip a bit.
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September 11, 2010 at 4:45 am
Georgia must have been inspired by those views on a daily basis. The Southwestern U.S. is such a special place.
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September 11, 2010 at 5:18 am
If you have to be away from your family for a few days, at least it was a worthy destination. We missed you.
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September 11, 2010 at 5:26 am
I want to visit there, too! LOVE the SW landscape and colors. Just beautiful!
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September 11, 2010 at 5:37 am
Beautiful!
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September 11, 2010 at 6:36 am
“… things I had no words for…” Perfect!
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September 11, 2010 at 7:04 am
Beautiful, Breathtaking!
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September 11, 2010 at 7:55 am
She was an incredible artist – there was an exhibit of her work in one of our local museums and I missed New Mexico so much afterwards.
Fantastic photos. Looks like you are enjoying your trip (despite the lack of burros)!
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September 11, 2010 at 8:12 am
What a beautiful place! Stunning colors and amazing shapes! You took gorgeous photos!
Love the Georgia O’Keeffe quote “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.”
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September 11, 2010 at 10:06 am
Gorgeous! I would love to visit there some day too!
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September 11, 2010 at 11:03 am
My, that brings back memories. That’s one of the things The Frenchman and I loved so much about NM – the colours.
Is that water in the distance…?!?
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September 11, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Carolynn,
Yes, that’s Abiquiu Lake. It’s a reservoir of water from the Chama River, created by the Abiquiu Dam.
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September 11, 2010 at 11:59 am
Rather than use the same word, I’ll just say, “Wow!”
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September 11, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Beautiful. Stark, but beautiful. I would love to visit, but couldn’t live there.
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September 11, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Stunning! I can see why she lived there. I love living in the SW…but sometimes miss all the greenery of the east coast.
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September 11, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Rosanne,
You and me both. 🙂
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September 11, 2010 at 7:51 pm
I agree with CeeCee. NM is astoundingly beautiful in its own rugged way, but I couldn’t live there either. I need trees, lots and lots of trees.
That doesn’t stop me from appreciating these views though. I have the utmost respect for any creature, including humans, who can make their home in such a place. Thanks for sharing.
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September 11, 2010 at 7:58 pm
I’ve only had the chance to come out to your neck of the woods 2-3 times. And it does take ones breath away. I didn’t think I would find dry and “brown” so amazing but there are soooo many colors and there is just something about the air, energy…..
thanks for sharing those wonderful pics
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September 12, 2010 at 2:09 am
Wow, what beautiful country! Thanks for the virtual trip :o)
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September 12, 2010 at 7:33 am
I have said this before, when you posted pictures of a gigantic bridge: I have no frame of reference the SIZE of everything there!
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September 12, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Oh my. What a beautiful place.
Needs a couple of burros and it would be perfect!
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September 14, 2010 at 3:49 am
Thanks for sharing the breathtaking scenery.
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September 14, 2010 at 8:20 am
Every part of our continent has its own unique beauty. I love the colors, and the quote. I can see how it would inspire an artist to live there.
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September 14, 2010 at 6:42 pm
WOW.
What spectacular pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing. Thank you for sharing with us.
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