Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. Snow, or the lack of it. More will be coming, but for now, they are making lots of snow. I shot the image below at the Angel Fire Resort. The wind dispersed the manmade snow and made for a dramatic scene.
Angel Fire is situated at the south end of the Moreno Valley. On the north end is the village of Eagle Nest. Aptly named for the number of eagles that frequent the valley, who fish and hunt around the Eagle Nest Lake.
On the same trip last week, we spotted a juvenile bald eagle sitting atop a powerline pole. This raptor was far away so not a very striking photo but besides taking stunning photos of birds I also like to document the siting and location.
As you know, I’ve been sitting around with my foot elevated, so I took time to re-edit a few photos. The following two images are taken in Alcove House at Bandelier National Monument here in northern New Mexico.
Yesterday I visited with a friend for a coffee in Taos. Across the street, I had a view of a little chapel. As we drank our coffees I watched the shadow in the image below creep across the roof. I just had to take another shot of this little scene. The coffee and company were good and it was warm sitting in the sunshine.
Earlier I’d driven to Arroyo Seco, The colors looked very much like they do in this photo from a few years ago.
Over the years I’ve archived images of places that have since been developed. Things change.
Onward into another year. So far it’s a beautiful beginning. As always, thanks for looking, and all the comments, and compliments. G
19 thoughts on “Snow, Eagle, Bandelier, Shadows, Roads. 01-03-2024”
Always such a delight to receive a link to enjoy your wonderful group of photos
Thank you so much, Mara. Happy new year! G
love these
Thanks so much, Ron. Happy new year. G
Not much snow yet? Colorado the same and Canada ski areas as well— miss the area much- beautiful photos, as usual—
Some snow finally came after this post. Thank you Kristine. Happy new year. G
Great as usual! Hope your 2024 is peaceful and prosperous!
Thanks so much, Peter. Happy new year to you. G
Thank you!
Thank you, Sharon. Happy new year. G
With all of the poisons in the environment it is good to see the juvenile eagle. May he live to reproduce.
The snowmaking at Angel Fire, did you have to adjust the shutter as you do for flowing water? It is quite dramatic. It’s always a charge to see an email from Geraint in my mailbox. Happy healing.
The snow making equipment is powerful. I shot it at 1000/sec. Thanks so much Joy. Happy new year. G
I feel sure the eagle will thrive. I’m seeing more and more of them in our area. G
Happy New Year Geraint !
Never tire at looking at your work.
Patsy.
Thanks so much, Patsy. I hope you are doing well and happy new year. G
Great Photo’s as usual. Hope 2024 is good to you and yours. Blwyddyn Newydd dda.
And Blwyddyn Newydd dda to you and your family. Thanks so much, Elizabeth. Best wishes to you. G
So beautiful. I appreciate seeing your amazing pictures.
Thanks so much Annie. Happy new year to you. G