el senor

 

A neglected cemetery lies near the intersection of New Mexico 75 and 75, close to the town of Rio Lucio.  Front gates are often found in rural graveyards, but this one also has a rear gate -- for those quick escapes.

 

Rio Lucio, New Mexico

9.18.2017



las trampas

 

The High Road (NM 76) to Taos is dotted with historic villages.  Las Trampas has remnants of  the original 18th century village, including the San José de Gracia Church, which is a National Historic Landmark.

 

Las Trampas, New Mexico

9.18.2017

crosses of st. joseph's

 

That lone aged and blackened cross standing amongst the white ones is a sign of hope for some of us.

 

St. Joseph's Cemetery

Thibodaux, Louisiana

10.12.2016

 



shadow crosses

 

The cemetery of St. Joseph's was established on the site of the original church about 1817.  Sometimes we're fortunate to have an hour after class before sunset to explore.  I especially like the Louisiana cemeteries, all whitewash and marble gleaming in the sun.

 

St. Joseph's Cemetery

Thibodaux, Louisiana

three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway

 

US 385 in Lamb County, Texas

4.18.2015

sign of the cross

 

 

I surmise that the Primera Iglesia Baptista recently "moved" up into a building vacated by another congregation that also moved up.  Evidently the budget did not allow to replace the sign.

 

Primera Iglesia Baptista

Hall Avenue and 14th Street

Littlefield, Texas

curb appeal

 

I've been intrigued by this house for a while and finally took a shot.  What first attracted my attention was the Greater Mt Zion church sign which was moved from 1611 Avenue L when the church there was razed (not pictured because it was behind the dumpster on the curb). I photographed the sign for the January 25, 2011 post.

 But there are many things in addition to the faded church sign that I like about this place.

1.  the proudly flying American flag
2.  the radio station banners used as window covering
3.  the synthetic green Christmas garland
4.  the large Double T with most of its mosaic marbles
5.  the three grocery carts -  one with the day's collection of cannibalized exercise equipment
6.  three crosses, one still draped in Easter colors
7.  the skull on the fence post and the stuffed zombie, probably left over from Halloween
8.  and lastly, the ADT security system sign

2105 Avenue P
Lubbock, Texas