Bowles Images

I made a recent trip to New Mexico. This image was taken on the High Road to Taos. The road goes through a series of small pueblos and towns - most with historic missions, churches or cemeteries that date to the 1700's. The trick is trying to find an interesting angle or perspective.

This church is a good example. From the front, there were powerlines obstructing the view. But from the rear, it had an intimate view of a small graveyard on the church property. It has a number of nice angles, the isolation of the gravestones, good color, and the snow covered ground. The lines and the shadows are all part of the composition. The small bush is in the sun, and highlighted against the shadow in the background.

This was shot with the Nikon Z8 and the Nikon Z 24-70 f/2.8 lens.

I just finished posting photos from Shakerag Hounds Hunter Trials. The event was on Sunday.
These Hunter Trials have been held since the 1940's. The latest iteration consists of a number of events that test the control and training of the rider and horse. Some are very challenging - such as riding the horses as a paired team.
Here are a few favorites from the day. For a complete set, go to www.bowlesimages.com/shakerag and select the Hunter Trials gallery.

The tally ho wagons are a big part of the opening hunt at Belle Meade. With more than 500 guests in over 25 wagons, you need appropriate facilities. For more photos, visit: https://bowlesimages.com/bellemeade2022