I've always admired Georgia O'Keeffe's vision and her paintings, but I had never explored Ghost Ranch or Abiquiu, the areas she captured on canvas so passionately.
The constantly changing colors and shadows in the area was akin to seeing a new panorama every minute -- the land and sky a unique, kaleidoscope of powerful, brilliant hues and texture, and daily thunderstorms make the gaudy landscape and skies even more intense and vibrant.
Lake Abiquiu, a Corps of Engineers project between Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch is a sizable nicely-developed recreation area with economical camping and boating opportunities. Not to mention splendid, 360-degree vistas...
...and magnificent views of the iconic Pedernal
Ubiquitous "Four O'Clocks" -- this image was taken before four!
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Then they show themselves in full glory when the clock strikes four!
Storm's coming this way. Lightening strikes illuminate the shoreline.
ABIQUIU
Although spending several nights at Lake Abiquiu, I did not explore the village of Abiquiu or O'keeffe's home and studio -- maybe next time. To depict the area in words would be ineffective; these and the images that follow in Part II, will simply have to do.
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I'm loving your blog. The pictures are gorgeous and your descriptive adventures make me want to visit the areas. Yep, maybe one day.
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