Yes, indeed, there is gallery after gallery on Canyon Road, but there is art and inspiration that everyone can enjoy on just about every street you drive or walk down. Here are some final shots I found inspiring.
Meet “MAThilda,” the first Art-o-mat installed in New Mexico. You can find it ‘. . .one block south of Santa Fe’s historic Plaza, across from La Fonda Hotel. Put in $5.00, pull the knob, and ker-plunk. . . You’re an Art Collector!’ What a great color and a great use for an old cigarette machine.
Across from the Post Office this bull’s head is put into action with the wind.
Local stones create a fence.
Branches create a fence.
A few final doors I couldn’t resist, like this substantial, secure example which welcomes you with a string of local chilis called a ristra.
This gate isn’t keeping anyone out. It’s just here to enjoy!
I didn’t see very many red doors. The follow-through on the color scheme was very fun.
I love the door-within-a-door or gate.
No explanation needed here. . .
or here.
I loved the way this entry begged you to come on in.
This last one looks rather plain
until you get up close to see the charming hardware.
From beginning to end, Santa Fe was a real treat. You can read about some of the other things I did while there here , here , and here.
I might be looking for doors (more than I usually do) this summer. I would like to have the bull in my garden.
Stand in line for the bull Gurli, I saw it first!
I loved your door & gate photos, especially the donkey! M
The doors/gates in Santa Fe were just too fun! I shared only a few of the ones I photographed. Every one of them made such a wonderful statement about the home and its owner.