Scenic New Mexico
Scenic New Mexico is captured in these photos shot in 2006. They show highlights of various attractions in New Mexico, starting with this iconic image of an Adobe storefront in Taos. Like Santa Fe, Taos derives much of its charm from its historic southwestern culture and Native American influences. Here we see a classic example: Tan adobe with turquoise trim adorn a Taos art gallery.
This photo shows The Rio Grande (river) adorned in the bright yellow color of fall cottonwoods, in October, 2006. This view is as seen from the Coronado State Monument in Rio Rancho, looking towards Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Sandia mountain range is in the background.
This photo from the 2006 International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico, shows the Twin Bees, one of the most popular “special shapes” hot-air balloons on display on a crisp fall morning in October. This is an exciting annual event that begs to be photographed!
This Jemez Mountain Trail photo features the view off Highway 4 just behind the well known landmark Soda Dam. This picturesque setting shows one of the many streams that run through the richly wooded Jemez Mountains, New Mexico. This photo was shot in February, 2006, on negative film.
The fall season is approaching in Albuquerque, New Mexico! This photo features traditional fall decorations in the Biopark Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photo date: September 2006.
I have photographed this old truck so often, that seeing this image is like seeing an old friend. This 1951 Ford F150, gently decaying in a rural setting, exudes the timeless, quiet spirit that is part of New Mexico’s charm. It is located in an old barn in the town of Jemez, New Mexico (as of 2006) and is one of the most iconic photos I captured in this state.
I was in Jemez (New Mexico) this particular evening trying to capture dramatic photos of red rock formations in the setting sun. I observed a rainstorm quickly approaching that captured and shaped the last rays of evening sunlight as it moved in. This final burst of orange brilliance lasted no more than ten seconds before disappearing. Awesome!
Sunset in the Rio Grande. Captured from an overpass on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico (the old Route 66) the sage of rivers is adorned with a colorful display of sumptuous light. The Rio Grande’s bosque, well known for its cottonwood trees, is, like many desert riparian eco-systems, threatened by pollution, drought conditions, and encroaching development.
Here is a scene from the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway that I know will please any outdoorsman (or outdoorswoman)! The Jemez Mountains are a natural delight, with diverse natural attractions ranging from volcanic red rock to thickly forested ranges and hot springs. This is one of Central New Mexico’s most beautiful areas.
In this photo, we see a rustic still life from Madrid, New Mexico, a revived ghost town along the scenic Turquoise Trail (Highway 14), about 25 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Someone mentioned that in most places in the US, if you see an old truck like this, you assume that it is junk. In New Mexico, that truck is probably still being driven every day. How true!
For the least photo in this series of year 2006 images, I show a butterfly from the PNM Butterfly Pavilion in the Rio Grande Botanic Garden in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Thanks for viewing!
For those that are curious about these things, there are at least 4 different cameras represented in these photos: Canon Rebel XT with 18-55mm kit lens, Pentax K110D with kit lens, Sony Cybershot DSC H2, and a Minolta SRT-101 with Kodak Gold negative film. Can you guess what camera was used for each photo? -Don Peterson
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Tags: Jemez, Mountains, New Mexico, Taos
