Here are some photos of flowers I captured at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden during my stay in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is a wonderful attraction that also has an impressive aquarium and Butterfly Pavilion. Be sure to visit if you are ever in Albuquerque! Camera: Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm VR lens, Nikon 3t Close-up Diopter. Click on the square buttons to view all images.
‘Albuquerque Photos’ Category
Flowers, Rio Grande Botanic Garden
October 7, 20092006 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Photos
October 7, 2009Here are photos of the 2006 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Most of the week many events were rained out. However, the week finished in a blaze of color as the weather cleared in time for the Special Shapes Rodeo. Enjoy the photos!
Albuquerque In The Fall
October 6, 2009
Photo: Albuquerque Fall Colors, New Mexico
Can you see why I love New Mexico? The subtle colors of fall paint a landscape at the Coronado National Monument just outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Although it is named for Vasquez de Coronado, who camped in the vicinity in 1540–1542, this archeological site is most noted for the ruins of Kuaua pueblo. The pueblo or village was settled about 1300 CE and abandoned toward the end of the 1500s CE. Kuaua was one of several Tiwa-speaking pueblos in the area when the conquistador Vasquez de Coronado arrived, and the village was almost certainly abandoned due to the after effects of the Tiguex War (February 1541). This photo captured with a Canon Rebel XT and kit lens.
Albuquerque Desert Colors
October 6, 2009
Photo: Albuquerque, New Mexico Desert Colors
If you think the desert is boring, come visit Albuquerque, New Mexico. When the New Mexico sun illuminates the desert flora of Albuquerque, beauty happens. This photo shows a view near the Coronado State Monument just outside of Albuquerque. Coronado State Monument where Francisco Vásquez de Coronado—with 300 soldiers and 800 Indian allies from New Spain—entered the valley while looking for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. Instead he found villages inhabited by prosperous native people. Coronado’s party camped near the Tiwa pueblo of Kuaua, one of the many villages encountered by the explorers. Photo captured with Nikon D40 and 18-55mm lens.