Fall Colors Northern New Mexico- Part 2 Farmington

Though the fall colors are now history for this year, I wanted to share these photos I took last month around my home in Farmington, New Mexico, located in the northwest corner of the state.

Looking forward to winter scenery, though it has been very, very dry and we have yet to see any real snowfall. Bad news for the ski resorts who have to produce snow from machinery, so that they can open by Thanksgiving.

The photo at right was taken in Berg Park, here in Farmington.
Oct 2007

Taken in Brookside Park-Farmington, N.M. Oct 2007

Brookside Park located in the middle of the city of Farmington. Oct 2007

Rio de las Animas Perdidas (River of the Lost Souls) Oct 2007

The Animas River which flows out of the mountains north of Durango, Colorado. It runs through Farmington eventually emptying into the San Juan River. This photo was taken in Animas Park in Farmington,N.M.

On the trail in Berg Park

Farmington,N.M. Oct 2007

Chris P.

Fall Colors-Northern New Mexico-Part 1 Glorieta

I recently spent a few days at an intercessor's gathering in Glorieta, New Mexico. The town of Glorieta is just east of Santa Fe, and the Glorieta Conference Center, (which is Southern Baptist owned), is across I-25 from the town. It is a very beautiful place. I shot a couple of rolls of film while hiking the extensive grounds

I will share the photos in my next few posts including some of my own locale, Farmington, New Mexico.

The photo on the right shows the spire, which is part of the main auditorium/chapel. The photos below are all taken around the Glorieta property.

Fall In Southwest Colorado

South of Telluride, Colorado on Hwy 145 Oct. 2007

North of Dolores, Colorado on Hwy 145 Oct. 2007

Placerville, Colorado Oct. 2007

North of Dolores, Colorado on Hwy 145 Oct. 2007

The San Miguel River-Placerville, Colorado Oct. 2007

South of Telluride (looking out my windshield) Oct 2007

I took these this past weekend. Incredible time!

Had a tough time with exposures as it was rainy/snowy, then sunny. Sometime the aspen are so bright you can overexpose the photo.

Hope these are adequate.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Chris

Four Corners Sunsets

The Southwest/Four Corners area lends itself to some spectacular sunsets. I took these at various locations around the Navajo Nation. Our worshp team does alot of traveling around "the rez" and I always have my camera with me.

These are as the Navajo say, nizhoni.


(This first one was a surprise when I got my prints back)
















Soli Deo Gloria
Chris P.

Northwest New Mexico

This is the natural landmark known as Shiprock. The church I lead worship at is located in the town of Shiprock, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation. The 'rock" is just a few miles southwest of the town. The Navajo name means Rock With Wings.

July 2006

End of an evening looking out my back door.

August 2007

This is called The Lion's Wilderness (interesting name,.... eh?) This is on a mesa overlooking Farmington, just a few miles from my house.
There is also an outdoor ampitheater there that is awesome. I have lead worship out there a few times. August 2007

Chris P.

Southwest Colorado

San Juan Mountains near Telluride, Colorado May 2007

The Uncompahgre Wilderness near Cimarron, Colorado May 2007

The La Plata Mountains near Mancos, Colorado January, 2007

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison near Montrose, Colorado May, 2007

These are just a few of many that I hope to publish. The Colorado Plateau/Four Corners is a diverse and awesome area. next post I am hoping to post some shots from the high desert of northwest New Mexico.

Chris P.