The Monastery

The Monastery of Christ in the Desert is 13 miles off Hwy 84 NW of Santa Fe and not far from Ghost Ranch. This photograph was taken inside. The high windows over the altar show the sandstone cliffs, many hundreds of feet tall. There are three crosses on top of the cliffs.

This will be very tough in the darkroom. All the dark portions will show any dust.

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is a collection of natural rock formations within the city limits of Colorado Springs. There are terrific walking trails that are wheel chair accessible and beautiful climbing for the serious rock climbers (permits required). These two shots show the "Three Sisters" formation and a climber on one pinnacle with his/her rope handler below.

Cadet Chapel

The Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs is quite a remarkable building. It is up against the Front Range of the Rockies. There are four places of worship. These interiors are in the Christian portion.

New rolls developed!

I developed two rolls of Agfa APX 400 successfully Monday. I had to wait for a good sunny day to stabilize the temperature, critical for film developing. With radiant floor and clouds the house isn't that warm, especially with the price of propane!

These shots should be Garden of the Gods and the Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy, both in C Springs.

Developing film

Back to developing film. I have a couple rolls to do and the Cadet Chapel at the AF Academy in Colorado Springs and Garden of the Gods must be on them. Hmm. Wonder what else?

If you have questions about developing film, post here and I will answer for all!

Morada in Abiquiu

Abiquiu is NW of Santa Fe on Hwy 84. Both Ansel Adams and Geogia O'Keeffe lived or worked there. A circuitous route lands you at this Morada, a small structure associated with a church. Two men were remudding and the rains came just as I snapped this. The men allowed us inside.

The Sangre de Cristos are in the background.

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