Eagle Nest Lake, NM

Late one afternoon in November 2014 I was driving back to Taos New Mexico from Philmont Scout Ranch on US Hwy 64 that followed the Cimarrron Rivers deep tree lined mountain gorge. Continuously dodging the patches of ice and snow that were becoming more of a hazard because the sun had vacated the bottom of the gorge some hours ago and the 16 degree night temperatures were slowly returning. I came across this welcome sight of Eagle Nest Lake at the north end of Moreno Valley nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The villages of Eagle Nest and Angel Fire occupy the Moreno Valley along with The Eagle Nest Lake and reservoir, all three are popular resort destination for tourist year round. Driving was much more enjoyable, the sun was warming the roads there was no snow or ice and things were good. Then US 64 turned west and started the climb over Polo Flechado Pass for another exciting 21 miles to Taos. That is another story.
The ice sheet is slightly visible across the far end of the lake as the sun drops over the southernmost mountain range. Please enjoy this digital artistic rendering of the image.

Lonely Walk Home

Other end of River Street near the old power plant, Savannah GA.

Open For Business

Factors Walk Savannah GA.

Stone Mountain Park Sunrise

Made this image from the parking lot at the Stone Mountain Sky Lift early one October morning in 2018.

Standing Tall

Once proud and the center of attention, now abandoned and neglected, but still standing tall.
Remain of several cabins can be found along the banks of the Little River and intersect of Little River Road near Elkmont Campgrounds TN.

Snowy Egret

This young Snowy looks like he is not sure why he got up so early.

Sunset over the Taos Plateau and Carson National Forest.

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Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus

Statue of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus as seen in the early morning light of sun rise on the grounds of San Francisco De Assis Church that stands in the unincorporated area of Ranchos De Taos just outside of Taos, New Mexico. The mission church was established early in the 18th century.
The adobe structure is typical of Spanish colonial architecture and is touted by the local chamber of commerce as one of the most photographed and painted churches in the world.

The Plant Sale.

Taken one afternoon while on one of our many plant gathering excursions to one of the local Nurseries.

This image is from my trip January of this year to Daufuskie Island, located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. It is the southernmost inhabited sea island in South Carolina and is accessible only by ferry or barge. With a population of just over 400, Daufuskie Island encompasses a rich cultural experience. The island's historic district has remained untouched to preserve the Gullah culture, and today the entire island is on the National Register of Historic Places. As the story goes, in times past this once proud home was full of life, love, and fun times according to one of the islands lifelong residents. Now it is all it can do to fight off the ravages of time and the elements. Many of the historic buildings on the island have been restored as resources are available, but for some help may not arrive in time.

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Looking For Dinner, Pileated Woodpecker

A pair of these amazing birds would visit our backyard on Wilmington Island regularly when we lived in Savannah Georgia.

Sun Set, Little Tybee Island

This shot was made from South Beach on Tybee Island while the sun set over Little Tybee Island.

After the boys of summer have gone.

On a gloomy fall day the life guard stand on Tybee Island North Beach at the end of the tourist season unattended and waiting to be collected by the service crews and refurbished for the cumming summer season.

Early Morning House Keeping.

I was out early one morning on Tybee Island North Beach making pictures of the sun rise when I came across this wonderful creature busily removing shell fragments from is burrow. It would quickly scurry down the hole and then reappear with one claw load of shell fragments and scatter them then do it again. I watched this for some time until I decided to move on to some of the birds that had gathered on the beach.

Sun Rise, Tybee Island

This sun rise image was made on Tybee Island North Beach

Sun Set, Wilmington River

This image was made from Wilmington Park Pier on the Wilmington river as the storm clouds passed low over our heads.

Sun Set, Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island Light House

As we rounded Goat Point returning to Lazaretto Creek on a warm July evening from a very enjoyable dolphin tour, I was able to capture the Cockspur Light with sun setting over Fort Pulaski National Monument.

Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library

Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library located on the Philmont Scout Ranch just outside of Cimarron NM.

Rio Grand Sunset

Looking west from Rio Grand Gorge Bridge Rest area near Taos NM.

Ominous Sky

Tara House

Tybee Light

Tybee Island North Beach

Angel Fire

The village of Angel Fire NM. and Colfax County Airport nestled in the valley of Cieneguilla Creek and home of Angel Fire Ski Resort. The Angel Fire Ski and Golf Resort is known for its year round activities from skiing to mountain biking on and around Agua Fria Peak and surrounding elevations. The village of Angel Fire resides at an elevation of 8,382 feet while the Agua Fria Peak summit is 11,078 feet.
As you can see in the image Agua Fria creates its own weather as it is totally obscured from view by thick clouds the day I drove by.
Spectacular sunrise and sunset colors gave Angel Fire its name.
Angel Fire – got its name from the Moache Utes. Seeing mysterious tongues of red and orange licking the morning sky, one of the elders claimed it was the "fire of the gods". Later Franciscan Friars interpreted "fire of the gods" as "the place of the fire of the angel".
Source http://www.angelfirechamber.org/facts-and-tidbits.htm

Rocket Garden 1

Kennedy Space Center

Rocket Garden 2

Kennedy Space Center