Fine Art Images from the American Southwest

Waterfall, Taos Ski Valley, Valle Vidal, Yellow-rumped Warbler

First time in these mountains since last year. The air is cool, refreshing and the light at this elevation, (10,000 feet) is pristine. This waterfall is just a few hundred yards from the parking area and a short uphill hike. In about two to three weeks the Columbine and other wildflowers should be gracing these slopes. If you get a chance to go here, you won’t be disappointed. Or join me on a photo trek and I’ll take you here.

Waterfall, Taos Ski Valley
Waterfall on the Williams Lake Trail in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

The next four images are from the Valle Vidal. It was 84ºF in San Luis Valley and 45ºF in the mountains. We were surrounded by hail, sleet, and rain and these exquisite, Yellow-rumped Warblers flitting about everywhere.

Comanche Point, Valle Vidal, NM
Comanche Point in Valle Vidal unit of the Carson National Forest, New Mexico.

Yellow-rumped Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler in the Valle Vidal, (Valley of Life), New Mexico.

Yellow-rumped Warbler in the Valle Vidal, New Mexico
Yellow-rumped Warbler at the Shuree Ponds in the Valle Vidal, New Mexico.

Yellow-rumped Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler at the Shuree Ponds in the Valle Vidal, New Mexico

As always, thanks for looking and all your comments and compliments. G

26 thoughts on “Waterfall, Taos Ski Valley, Valle Vidal, Yellow-rumped Warbler”

  1. Better be careful, shooting warblers can turn you into a bird geek…you’ll want to have the Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle sub-group to go along with your Yellow-rumped Audubon’s type, then you’ll need to go to Canada for the Canada Warbler…
    Beautiful captures!

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  2. The warblers are nice, but I really enjoy the perspective on the falls. Two focal points often doesn’t work well–confusing, eyes flit back and forth–but the flow of falls crashing onto the rocks balances out the other two to make a classy image. Take a peek at my latest travel blog where I have a couple that shouldn’t work but I think they do. http://www.penandprint.blogspot.com

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    • Thanks for the compliments, Bob. I figure it works for me and I don’t really question it. I’ll check out your link. G

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  3. Cooling view of falls with snow in distance. Just had a warm dry day it won’t last here in England. Thankyou Alison

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    • Right now we could use some more moisture. It’s been hot here in the valley since last week. Thanks, Alison. I hope you are keeping well. G

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