Waterfall in New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

As I hiked the Albuquerque trail going up a mountain in New Mexico, a light rain started to fall. The lush greenery around me and the cool temperature felt refreshing. The drizzle became heavier and slowed, never pouring. This continued for the remainder of the hike. Hikers went up at their own pace, with many behind me passing me, as I photographed. This scene opened before me as I ascended and I lined up the perfect shot. I loved the water. When I crossed it, it was icy cold! My feet got wet and I continued on up the trail. Good thing I brought dry socks! About halfway up the mountain, I wanted to continue on a long flat part around the mountain until I could go further up where there were lakes some miles away, however I decided not to. I turned around and started my descent to beat dusk. I was hoping to return someday and finish the entire hike up to the further most top part of the mountain. I want to see the lakes to photograph those as well. Then, I can come back home knowing I have hiked the mountain in its entirety.   

I enlarged this image to hang as art as it is one of my favorites. This piece was also exhibited in an art show.

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Wildflowers in New Mexico

Wildflowers on Mountain in Albuquerque

While hiking up a mountain in Albuquerque, NM in the USA, I photographed these yellow wildflowers as the sunlight shone down on the lush green mountains. These wildflowers were exhibited in an art show with a nature theme. The scene was akin to what is seen on the travel channel on television. The entire landscape was amazing to walk in with crisp, clear, cool mountain air. Can't wait to go hiking again with this view! This piece as a print is an excellent conversation starter. People will ask about where it was photographed. This will lead to the topic of travel!

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