#LandofEnchantment

[railwayhistorical]

Notes from the Field

I've got a six-page "short take" article in the latest issue of Railroad History (no. 229). The subject is some of the remaining semaphore signals on the Santa Fe Railway in New Mexico; it's a follow-up to my much longer 2019 article in the same publication (no. 221).

Most of the aging semaphore signals of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway have come down in recent years, replaced by modern devices. But eleven of the 100-year old sentinels soldier on with no replacement signals positioned adjacently. My article provides the location of all, images of several, along with the appearance of Amtrak's Southwest Chief, which is the only train on the line currently tripping these ancient implements.

Three images by Richard Koenig; all taken April 2023.

[seamusberkeley]

Starting a Painting: Painting the Simple Shapes

Once the decision has been made on how to simplify the composition into a small number of shapes, the next step is to apply paint to the canvas that represents them. In this video, watch how this can easily accomplished using a painting knife.

Creating artwork is one way to become more aware of our visual perception and open our experience to see the beauty in the ordinary.

[clearbiz]

Sandias panoramic 03/26/23. . . #newmexico #newmexicomagazine #newmexicophotographer #purenm #travelnm #instagramersnm #newmexico_igers #landofenchantment #nmgrammers #nmigers #igersnm #gramofenchantment #nmnomad #newmexicotrue #newmexico_life #sandiasmountains #panoramic #panoramicview #mountains (at Rio Rancho, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqUOM5NO6lL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pacoismyco-pilot]

[amystewartauthor]

From a day at Grindstone Lake in Ruidoso, NM. Trying to capture that very tricky transition from shallow transparent water to deep turquoise water. Not sure I totally nailed it but it was fun to try. Acrylic ink with acryla gouache on top, @stillmanandbirn zeta sketchbook. . . . #gouachelandscape #landscapeillustration #sketchbookpainting #sketchbookart #gouachepainting #gouacheillustration #travelillustration #travelsketch #travelsketchbook #stillmanandbirn #dailypainter #dailypainting #landscapepainting #acrylicpainting #grindstonelake #ruidoso #newmexico #landofenchantment #newmexicotrue (at Ruidoso, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpnc5myPwyS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ledelano]

Happy 113th Birthday 🎂 to my great home state of New Mexico! If you haven't yet visited the Land of Enchantment - what are you waiting for??

[karmacanary]

I picked this up on my trip back home to New Mexico. It's much heavier than it looks. I love the marbling in the stone and it looks great on my desk.

[samurajszadzik]

Chiricahua National Monument Hoodoos, Arizona USA // Rosemarie Hampp Get lost in the mesmerizing landscape of the Chiricahua National Monument Hoodoos in Arizona, captured by Rosemarie Hampp.

[girl-fights]

Hierve el Agua,Oaxaca, Mexico Experience the surreal landscapes of Hierve el Agua, a hidden gem in Oaxaca, Mexico

[xheadabovewaterx]

Bisti Badlands, New Mexico, USA Unlocking the secrets of Bisti Badlands in New Mexico, a surreal wonderland that will leave you awe-inspired. Discover the hidden treasures of the USA.

[railwayhistorical]

Get Your Kicks

A westbound Amtrak Southwest Chief steaks along west of Albuquerque. This is where historical Route 66 crosses over the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. This segment of the ATSF was of the Atlantic & Pacific Charter, between Isleta (south of Albuquerque) and Needles, California, on the Colorado River. This charter granted the railroad direct access to California near the end of the 19th century. One image taken on May 13th 2019.

[designerpropo]

New Mexico vintage style retro souvenir

[clearbiz]

Gina, Tsankawi Trail 09/2006. . . #newmexico #newmexicomagazine #newmexicophotographer #purenm #travelnm #instagramersnm #newmexico_igers #landofenchantment #nmgrammers #nmigers #igersnm #gramofenchantment #nmnomad #newmexicotrue #newmexico_life #tsankawiruins #tsankawitrail #bandaliernationalmonument (at Tsankawi Ruins trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqKmlzPOAPg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bright-vachirawit]

Chiricahua National Monument Hoodoos, Arizona USA // Rosemarie Hampp

Discover the stunning beauty of the Chiricahua National Monument Hoodoos in Arizona, USA.

[nobledurins]

20 Amazing Places to Visit in New Mexico // Local Adventurer

Discover the hidden gems of New Mexico. Follow Local Adventurer's guide to the top 20 awe-inspiring places to visit in this culturally rich state. Prepare to be amazed.