Fine Art Images from the American Southwest

Day: December 4, 2024

Rio Chama, Orilla Verde. 12-04-2024

Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, the Rio Chama and the Orilla Verde in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.

Sometimes I come across a photo I’d forgotten about but the moment I see it I instantly recall every detail, the environment surrounding me, the feeling and gratification of the moment. It also took me back remembering the many trips I’ve made to this area.

The picture was recently acquired to illustrate an “Outstanding National Resource Water (ONRW)“. I hope you like it, and can feel the moment?

Rio Chama NM
Rio Chama NM.

While looking for the above photo of the Rio Chama, I came across the following images in a sub-folder, all shot in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.

Bald eagle, Ponderosa tree orilla verde
Bald eagle in a ponderosa pine tree.
close up of Bald eagle, Ponderosa tree orilla verde
Close up.

The squirrel was tempting providence …

Squirrel in the Orilla Verde NM
Squirrel in the Orilla Verde.

And the hunter …

Red -tailed Hawk lifting off in the Orilla Verde NM
Red – tailed Hawk lifting off in the Orilla Verde NM.

More occupants of the canyon …

Bighorn sheep, Orilla Verde, NM
Bighorn sheep navigating the canyon rocks.

As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week. G