Chile Ristra and Old Gate Wood Print

wood prints still life wood prints architecture wood prints vegetable wood prints chile wood prints ristra wood prints new mexico wood prints southwest wood prints southwestern wood prints hanging wood prints chili wood prints adobe wood prints wall wood prints patio wood prints door wood prints stucco wood prints

photographs still life photos architecture photos vegetable photos chile photos ristra photos new mexico photos southwest photos southwestern photos hanging photos chili photos adobe photos wall photos patio photos door photos stucco photos

This chile ristra was hung outdoors near an old gate and at the corner of an adobe house, just outside the patio. It was probably hung here as a decoration. Certainly the red chiles look great with the weathered, turquoise painted wood. Chile (sometimes spelled chili because of confusion with the spicy meat and bean dish) pods are hung like this as a way to dry and preserve them. They can later be used as a spice.

Featured: New Mexico Land of Enchantment; Old and Used

I use my camera to explore the world around me and as a basis for creative expression. Because I live in Nebraska, I have a fondness for rural scenes that will be evident as you explore my images, but I enjoy traveling and have many other interests as well. I hope you enjoy your visit. All photographs and images in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Nikolyn McDonald. All rights reserved. Copying and/or distributing these images without my permission is strictly prohibited. You can contact me using this site's e-mail feature. You are invited to like my Facebook page.