‘Santa Fe Photos’ Category

Photo: Loretto Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Photo: Loretto Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico

To my eye, this is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world! The Loretto Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Located in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, this Santa Fe, New Mexico landmark is a beautiful interpretation of the historic Native American pueblo architecture. The Native American Anasazi pueblo style of architecture seems perfectly matched to the colors, textures, and ruggedness of southwestern landscapes. Its artistry is beautifully displayed in many of Santa Fe’s home and buildings.

Camera: Nikon D40, kit lens.

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Nambe-Chimayo, New Mexico

April 14, 2009
Photo: Nambe-Chimayo, New Mexico

Photo: Nambe-Chimayo, New Mexico

Photo: Nambe-Chimayo Rock Formation, New Mexico

Photo: Nambe-Chimayo Rock Formation, New Mexico

Photo: Chimayo, New Mexico

Photo: Chimayo, New Mexico

In exploring the back roads near Santa Fe, New Mexico, I discovered Nambe-Chimayo. Chimayo, is a small village shaded by large cottonwoods. The old settlement, founded by the Spaniards, has long been known for its weavers. Early in the nineteenth century, residents of Santa Fe requested Spain send over experienced weavers to teach the skills of the craft to the new world settlers. Two brothers, both skilled weavers, made the journey and settled in Chimayo and taught their craft there. Chimayo has been known for weaving ever since. The village is also famous for its church, the Santuario de Chimayo, built by Don Bernardo Abeyta between 1813 and 1816.

The top photo shows a simple home nestled in the beautiful landscape of Chimayo. The second photo shows a rock formation in the area. I found the simple lifestyle of this area framed in ruggedly beautiful countryside quite appealing. All three images captured with my Nikon D40 and kit lens.