25
One of my favorite subjects, besides people, is the simple details of a new place ... the unique landscapes, architecture, local color that make that place different from home and my usual surroundings. It also helps me appreciate and love even more the things I come home to. I always enjoy travel and experiencing new things, new places .... meeting new people.
To see more of downtown Santa Fe, click here: Sessions | Santa Fe | Dallas Photographer | Family Portraits |
In between some snowboarding and hiking, my brother and I took time to stroll the streets of old Santa Fe. There is definitely a consistent palette of colors and textures thru-out the town with a focus on arts and nature ... the southwest, desert kind.
To see more of downtown Santa Fe, click here: Sessions | Santa Fe | Dallas Photographer | Family Portraits |
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry:
SANTA FE COLOR
. TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://briancrofts.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/24
29
On the way home from Brenham, we stopped by a local farm (right out of the 1800's) and got put to work ...
To see more pictures of our road trip, click here: Sessions | Road Trip, Brenham TX
To see more pictures of our road trip, click here: Sessions | Road Trip, Brenham TX
Brian Crofts:
Thanks Jessica ... she looks older and older to me as well--they definitely grow up quickly
(04.18.10)
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry:
ON THE FARM
. TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://briancrofts.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/28
28
We heard this place is at peak season, so we came down for the weekend ...
To see more of the flower festival, click here: Sessions | Flower Festival, Brenham TX
To see more of the flower festival, click here: Sessions | Flower Festival, Brenham TX
Jessica Sedgwick:
I love these pictures--great job! I love the one of Rachel and Kate looking at each other and smiling.
(04.16.10)
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry:
OUT OF THE OFFICE
. TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://briancrofts.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/27
24
Here's to the first annual "bro-cation," where the brothers Crofts venture west to explore a little place called New Mexico, just north of Mexico, slightly west of Texas. We kept it simple ... a little snowboarding, a little March Madness, and a bit of Native American cliff dwelling explorations. After our first day of bluebird up at Ski Santa Fe, we visited the mighty downtown of Santa Fe. On day two we went up to Bandelier National Park to see some cool sights--and no sounds (except for a little creek rolling though the forest, next to our trail). It was a fun adventure ... many more to come.
To see more of Bandelier, click here: Sessions | Bandelier Nat'l Park
Bronson Elliott:
New Mexico is east of Texas? News to me!!
(03.29.10)
Anonymous:
Dude, good catch. I think west is the correct answer, but I'm not sure.
(03.29.10)
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry:
BRO.CATION
. TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://briancrofts.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/23
14
I've always loved to travel, but for one reason or another, a trip to Europe has always eluded me. A few months ago, Rachel and I went to southern Spain for a week, and it was fantastic. I finally made it to Europe and can't wait to get back. We flew to Madrid directly from Dallas, but spent most of our time in southern Spain, hopping from town to town across Andalucia. Knowing we only had 7-8 days, we pushed pretty hard trying to take in all we could, visiting as many towns and sites as possible ... it was one of those "I need a vacation after my vacation" kind of trips.
These first couple images are taken atop the Alhambra, looking down at the surrounding towns of Granada. This place happened to be one of our first major stops and nothing seemed to compare the rest of the trip ...
These first couple images are taken atop the Alhambra, looking down at the surrounding towns of Granada. This place happened to be one of our first major stops and nothing seemed to compare the rest of the trip ...
Since pictures are worth 1,000 words, I think I just said a lot ...
I took ~2,000 pictures and just attempted to narrow down to the 30 or so here. Kept a few to ourselves. We felt like we got to see and experience classic Spain ... it's people, towns, and culture. I'd say food, but Rachel wouldn't agree. The only regret was not seeing a bull fight ... our schedule simply didn't work out. We had a great time and would love to go back ... unfortunately, I can't. I got a speeding ticket ($300+) and don't plan on paying. Oh well, here's to France, or maybe Italy--I've always wanted to go there ...
Photographer's note: I know, overkill with the tilt/ shift. I rented for the week and got a bit excited. Sometimes it was the only lens I brought for the day. I got over it by about day 5 (although I'd love to add that lens to my collection). Thank you Lens Rentals.com.
Below are a couple images from Marbella, home to a posh Mediterranean seaport (Puerto Banus). Although we slept every night at the Marriott in Marbella, it wasn't until the end of the trip that we spent some time there. The guide books sniffed, but we really enjoyed the afternoon and night there.
We ended up driving quite a bit ... more than expected. It's amazing how everything looks so much closer on Google Maps. We were also brave enough to venture town to town sans GPS. We were told that navigating the cities by map was crazy, but we're old school and kept it real. We never got lost, especially if you don't count our time in Granada.
I took ~2,000 pictures and just attempted to narrow down to the 30 or so here. Kept a few to ourselves. We felt like we got to see and experience classic Spain ... it's people, towns, and culture. I'd say food, but Rachel wouldn't agree. The only regret was not seeing a bull fight ... our schedule simply didn't work out. We had a great time and would love to go back ... unfortunately, I can't. I got a speeding ticket ($300+) and don't plan on paying. Oh well, here's to France, or maybe Italy--I've always wanted to go there ...
Photographer's note: I know, overkill with the tilt/ shift. I rented for the week and got a bit excited. Sometimes it was the only lens I brought for the day. I got over it by about day 5 (although I'd love to add that lens to my collection). Thank you Lens Rentals.com.
Below are a couple images from Marbella, home to a posh Mediterranean seaport (Puerto Banus). Although we slept every night at the Marriott in Marbella, it wasn't until the end of the trip that we spent some time there. The guide books sniffed, but we really enjoyed the afternoon and night there.
We ended up driving quite a bit ... more than expected. It's amazing how everything looks so much closer on Google Maps. We were also brave enough to venture town to town sans GPS. We were told that navigating the cities by map was crazy, but we're old school and kept it real. We never got lost, especially if you don't count our time in Granada.
Eva Timothy:
Brian,
I really loved seeing your photos from Spain. Such beauty. Some of those black and whites are such masterpieces. Great work.
We hope to make it to Spain in the near future. My husband lived there for a while as a kid.
Anyway,
Keep up the great work. ALL the best to your family,
Eva
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry:
VIVA ESPANA
. TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://briancrofts.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/13
These Santa Fe pictures are beautiful. Hard to pick a favorite!!! You have an incredible eye and I'm so excited you decided to share these! Keep up the great work!
(04.19.10)