Backroad Drive in Moriarty

There is a small town not far from where my husband and I live in New Mexico, called Moriarty.  One morning, just as the sun was coming up, I decided to drive down it to check out an old barn and homestead that I saw several days before.  I thought they might make some wonderful images and I was right!

Day Break on the Farm

One of my favorite times to capture images is early in the morning.  The first rays of the day’s sun on the tall grass in front of the barn, as well as along the fields behind, create a feeling of good things in store for the day.  For the family associated with this barn, maybe it’s a leisurely morning – most likely not, but perhaps.  Or, perhaps just a day when all the chores get accomplished in good time without anything going wrong or being overly complicated.  Whatever might make a day a bit brighter. 

New Day Dawning

Sometimes, in the mornings when I’m out photographing the day as it begins, the air is amazingly crisp and clear smelling.  It’s one of my favorite times to be out, doing what I love to do, and not bothering anyone doing it.  The peacefulness of this image captures how I feel when I’m out capturing the early part of the day to share with everyone.

Barnyard

Something caught my eye as I kept looking at this barn, and then I realized it was the barnyard off to the right in my field of vision.  There was a simple grace about it, something that is well worn from use, but well cared for, with a simple elegance that is sometimes elusive, when we strive to achieve that impression.  This barnyard seems to do that effortlessly.

Thru the Fence

As I drove down the country road, I noticed this wonderful framing of a deserted homestead.  I love the feel of the rough fence posts, contrasted by the new freshly hewn log, made to fit and complement the barbed wire fencing.  Late summer grasses add some color to the scene, and ironically, the homestead becomes a supporting character to the fence put up to surround it, and protect its land.

Enjoy!

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