Fall Into Winter

This post will display the last of the fall photos, as we are now full swing into the winter months. The La Plata and San Juan mountains, to the north and northeast of us, have gotten up to 5 feet of fresh snow in the last two weeks. I have been out here and there trying to get some good winter shots for the next post. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy these.

The photo at right was taken along the riverwalk in Berg Park here in Farmington.




The above photo was taken along the Animas River.

These were also taken in Berg Park here in Farmington.

The Animas River Berg Park;Farmington

The blue sky as backdrop, and the sunlight coming from above and behind really make the colors stand out.

The final two photos show the La Plata mountains in southwest Colorado. The picture above was taken in mid-November just before our first major winter storm. I was about 6-8 miles from the mountains when I took this. The photo below shows the same mountains from a distance of about 30 miles and obviously after the first storm came through.

Glory to the God of creation!

Chris P.

Four Corners Wildlife

The Four Corners area not only displays breathtaking scenery,
but also has abundant wildlife. The church held our annual prayer retreat at the Baptist Camp in Hesperus, Colorado, the week before Thansgiving. I was able to take a few photos of some of the wildlife.
I did not run into any bears as they were either already in their hibernation dens or on their way, and we won't see them again until the spring. This is just as well, as my wife has had several face to face encounters while talking her walk or hiking.
However the sign at right, one of several which are posted on the retreat cabins and surrounding buildings, is proof that the bears will be on the prowl, especially during summer.
I also did not see any elk this trip, however I will return to snow country in a few weeks and will most likely see a few small herds.



The photo below shows a small group of geese against the backdrop of an awesome sky. (They are to the center and right in the picture. You can click on the photo to enlarge)
Taken November 2007 near Hesperus. Colorado

This photo, of some of the local waterfowl, was taken along the Animas River near Farmington, New Mexico. November 2007

I was hiking in the early morning during our retreat when I came upon some deer in the thick brush, not far from our cabin. I startled them a bit and they ambled off up a ridge, just above where I was hiking. They stood and watched me for a good 15 minutes as I took several pictures of them. When I was finished, I lowered the camera, and as if on cue, they turned and walked away one by one. Awesome! The picture is a bit grainy as I had to zoom in on them. It's hard to tell but these were three very large does.

I have a few more shots of some of the last of the Fall foliage around Farmington, which I will publish on my next post, as well as the first of the winter scenery, since we had a major snowfall in the La Plata and San Juan mountains last week.48 inches at Wolf Creek, three feet up at Durango Mountain resort.

Soli deo Gloria!

Chris P.

We Interrupt This Blog For A Special Message!

I am pleased, and a bit proud, to announce that my daughter has had her first book officially published. It is a fictional work,(she is working on two more manuscripts), with strong christian themes.

You may check it out here.

Chris P.