The Land of Enchantment

karlabbottkarlabbott Registered Users Posts: 401 Major grins
edited February 15, 2011 in Landscapes
I'd like to share a few photos from a recent trip to the Land of Enchantment (New Mexico).

I started my morning out west of Albuquerque on Route 66. The temperature hovered in the upper single digits and for the first time I experienced frost forming on my camera.

#1: Sunrise over Albuquerque:
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When making these types of images (or any really), it pays to turn around. I did and made the following image.

#2: The Road to the Mountains:
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Turning around again, these power poles caught my attention as they stood out on the landscape:

#3:
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Later that day, I went up to Chimayo and ate at Rancho de Chimayo. I can highly recommend the restaurant! I made the following two images in the area:

#4: Potrero Trading Post
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#5:
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On the following morning, I had the pleasure of watching the sun rise over the Rio Grande and have the following to share from that:

#6: Sunrise over the Rio Grande:
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#7: The Rio Grande
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#8: Sunrise from White Rock:
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#9:
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All in all, even though I didn't have a lot of time for photography on this trip, I much enjoyed the time I did have.

Thanks for looking! C&C appreciated as always :D
Karl Abbott
http://www.kabbottphoto.com/
http://blog.kabbottphoto.com/
Twitter: @kabbottphoto

Comments

  • a110p0a110p0 Registered Users Posts: 257 Major grins
    edited February 14, 2011
    Beautiful light and country. Looks like you had an enjoyable trip.
    Thanks for sharing your pics. It pays to wake up early. Good
    advice about turning around too.

    Alvin
    Alvin
    Fremont, CA
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  • bbjonesbbjones Registered Users Posts: 234 Major grins
    edited February 14, 2011
    brings back some great memories of a fantastic vacation in Santa Fe.

    Fantastic images! Thanks for posting!
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    The goal of my photography is is the effective, original communication of a feeling expressing truth, beauty, or love.

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  • jbrown4849jbrown4849 Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited February 14, 2011
    Beautiful images! #1 has such depth of color.
  • CameronCameron Registered Users Posts: 745 Major grins
    edited February 14, 2011
    Great shots, thanks for sharing. I love the colors in #1 and the composition of #7.
    Photos
  • karlabbottkarlabbott Registered Users Posts: 401 Major grins
    edited February 14, 2011
    a110p0 wrote:
    Beautiful light and country. Looks like you had an enjoyable trip.
    Thanks for sharing your pics. It pays to wake up early. Good
    advice about turning around too.

    Alvin

    Thanks, Alvin! It was a great trip and as much as I grumble about waking up early, I love being out there at those times.
    bbjones wrote:
    brings back some great memories of a fantastic vacation in Santa Fe.

    Fantastic images! Thanks for posting!
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    Glad to hear that my shots brought back great memories of your time in Santa Fe. I'm very much looking forward to going back!
    jbrown4849 wrote:
    Beautiful images! #1 has such depth of color.

    Thanks, jbrown4849! :D
    CSwinton wrote:
    Great shots, thanks for sharing. I love the colors in #1 and the composition of #7.

    CSwinton, much appreciate your comments!
    Karl Abbott
    http://www.kabbottphoto.com/
    http://blog.kabbottphoto.com/
    Twitter: @kabbottphoto
  • Doug SolisDoug Solis Registered Users Posts: 1,190 Major grins
    edited February 14, 2011
    Some great vista shots, really nice light. Nice shot of the rio Grand, like the B/W version.
  • karlabbottkarlabbott Registered Users Posts: 401 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2011
    Doug Solis wrote: »
    Some great vista shots, really nice light. Nice shot of the rio Grand, like the B/W version.

    Thanks for the feedback, Doug! :D
    Karl Abbott
    http://www.kabbottphoto.com/
    http://blog.kabbottphoto.com/
    Twitter: @kabbottphoto
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