Ghost Town

I occasionally find the odd abandoned building in the countryside around where I live in Somerset. I have always wanted to visit an American Ghost Town and,during a quick visit to New Mexico in 2002, I had the chance to drive along the Turquoise Trail between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. It was great. There were a number of artists colonies en route which were fascinating to visit. I noticed a ghost town to one side of the trail, but the warning signs were very clear in warning that entry was dangerous. To be on the safe side, I used a long lens to capture this shot. A mediocre image, I know, but I had achieved my dream. I realised two more dreams the same day - I visited the Georgia O'Keefe Museum in Sante Fe (she being one of my favourite artists and . . . when I drove back to Albuquerque . . . I had tumbleweed blow across the highway in front of me. Yeeha!

Statues in Conversation

A few years ago, I was sent to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a course. I was so pleased that I had a few days to pass before flying back to Washington to catch my flight home. I was able to spend some time voyaging up the Turquoise Trail, visiting the artists en route and seeing the ghost towns, before driving to Sante Fe. This was a dream come true for I was able to visit the Georgia O'Keefe Musuem - an artist whose work I admire. When I eventually arrived in Washington, I had pre-arranged some leave and a hotel, and spent eight enjoyable days visiting museums and art galleries.

In Washington, I saw a statue of two seated figures in a square, not far from the Smithsonian. As I walked away, I heard a noise and turned round. I was in time to catch them in conversation. I sometimes wonder what they were talking about - not me I hope!