Kiva Ladder & Adobe

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Kiva Ladder & Adobe. In this Old Town, Albuquerque (New Mexico) photo are found three of the most enduring elements of New Mexico style. First, the kiva ladder. The Hopi and Anasazi People of New Mexico used these log ladders to reach the upper floors of their pueblo dwellings, some of which were up to five flights tall. These ladders are now frequently seen as decorative accents in New Mexico homes and businesses. Second, the beautiful texture of Adobe architecture. Pioneered by the Anasazi people, Pueblo Adobe construction using mud bricks was later adopted by Spanish settlers and has become an iconic symbol of New Mexican culture. Finally, the turquoise color. Turquoise is an important accent color representing the sky and long used by the native culture for decorating homes and jewelry.

This photo was captured about 6 years ago in Old Town, Albuquerque. I shot this image on negative film (Fuji Superia 100, Minolta SRT-101)  which was scanned and converted to digital. It remains one of my favorite photos, representing the rich cultural and historic charms of New Mexico.