The Southwestern Gallery Has Photography From A Very Diverse AreaThe southwestern gallery includes photography from New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Utah. I have previously lived in all of these states except Utah, and I have visited there many times. This is a very large and diverse area of the country, ranging from glacial mountains over 14,000 feet high to 120 degree deserts barely above sea level. Challenges for creating your own southwestern gallery range the gamut from large distances and few roads between destinations, breath-taking changes in altitude and temperature to the occasional mountain lion bold enough to stalk a human. If planning a visit, read up on basic safety procedures for you and your vehicle. Many people run into serious problems every year because of high heat, fierce winter storms, summer flash-floods and run-ins with large animals. Usually nothing more is required than to be aware of the potential problems. The southwestern states offer fantastic opportunities for all aspects of outdoor photography. Landscape, wildlife, close-up, adventure sports are just the tip of the iceberg and you should not try to cram too much into a single trip. Do your homework on-line, get tips and directions from the natives, concentrate on one thing at a time and have fun!
Sunset Saguaro Cactus, Tucson, Arizona
Sunrise Birds, Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
Wall Lamp and Shadows, Tucson, Arizona
Horses, Santa Fe, New Mexico
El Palacio, Tucson, Arizona, former Spanish headquarters for the Arizona territory.
Double Arch, Arches National Park, Utah
This is one of very few natural double arches in the world. It is very large and an impressive sight no matter the weather or time of the year. This view is minutes by car from the heart of Moab.
Desert Bighorn Sheep, Desert Museum, Tucson Arizona
These large and well adapted mammal are relatively rare and hard to spot in the wild. The desert museum is an excellent facility featuring most of the native plant and animals of the Sonoran desert and is located minutes from downtown Tucson on the west side of Gates Pass.
Balanced Rock At Moonrise, Arches National Park, Utah
This was moonrise at sunset just outside of Moab, Utah. Balanced Rock is one of the icons of Arches National Park and the red sandstone is enhanced by the sunset colors. The light in the sky is the rising moon.
Aspen Grove, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Taken in Pacheco Canyon just east of Santa Fe at sunrise in the autumn.
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Tucson, Arizona
Prairie Dog, Northern New Mexico
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