Brush and a backdrop

The white sands were challenging to work with, and it was tricky to find shots that produced good contrast. I think this one worked out ok.

Organ Mountains from the East

Panorama of the Organ Mountains from the East side. Not so easy to get if you don't want to step on unexploded bombs.

Contrails over a rugged peak

The contrails nicely frame this rugged peak that juts from the landscape like a troll's tooth

Snow on the Organs

Snow on the Organ Mountain range behind Las Cruces

Snowy Flower

This silk flower adds a splash of color to the snowy hedge

Baile folklórico Día de Muertos 1

The local high school doing an amazing job on the Plaza in Mesilla

Tortugas Mountain Observatory

Beautiful observatory in New Mexico - not abandonded, just in the process of a slow restoration.
Founded in 1963 under the supervision of Clyde Tombaugh, the observatory focused on observing the planets.

Desert Tarantula

Desert Tarantula out for a walk, 8x8ing its way down the trail

Mountain Foot

Foot of the Organ Mountains - a scene you really should see for yourself, cameras do not do it justice

Peacock Doorway

I just love classic street art

First Light on the Mountains

First Light over the mountains bringing up those beautiful southern desert colors

Bullet in Las Cruces

The lovely Organ Mountains dominate the scenary in Las Cruces