Valley Of Fire

The Valley Of Fire is Nevada's first state park. The colors and textures are amazing. It is a short 50 miles from Las Vegas yet few take the time to visit.....

Las Vegas Office

Another tough day at the office in Las Vegas!!

Loneliest Road In America

We are working on our latest documentary about the Las Vegas water grab attempts. We are in Delta Utah and recently took a rather lengthy drive along what is often called the loneliest road in America. It is US highway 50. We learned why it earned this name. No services, no cell coverage and, well, nothing... here is a photo we took. It has earned its name!! Click on image for the full size version

Don't Need Roads

Took a little 4WD adventure today outside of Moab. Spectacular country and no, we don't need a road....

Arches National Park

Spent some time in Arches National Park today..... Just too beautiful!!
This is Balanced Rock. I just love this place....
The other shot is "Park Avenue" and is equally a awesome. I would heartily suggest a trip here.

Mesa Verde Burn

There can even be beauty in destruction. This once lush forest in Mesa Verde National Park stands decimated from fire, and yet its beauty, texture and colors show nature's handiwork. This image was taken moments before sunset this evening.... To be witness to this was way out beyond awesome.

Rio Grande River Gorge

This is the Rio Grande River Gorge. We took a little Jeep trip along the west rim and down through the middle. We crossed the Rio Grande at the Taos Junction. It was just beautiful.

Dining Car

An old train dining car. Still in use, albeit in a railroad museum..
This was in a little town outside of Santa Fe. The old railway station is still in use. It is called Lamy. Talk about a blast from the past.

And Along Came A Spider

We took a little road trip photographing New Mexico ghost towns and found this beautiful female cat face spider devouring a fly. Very, very impressive! For the whole thing CLICK ME.

Windmill

As we explored some of the high desert on the outskirts of Santa Fe, we found this windmill (and a lot of others) standing out against the billowing clouds of the New Mexico sky..... beautiful!!

Roasting Chiles

Now here is what you do in Santa Fe this time of year. You roast chiles and devour them. This is a photo of Trixi's chiles sizzling on our patio. They were delicious..

San Miguel Chapel

San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe is said to be the oldest standing church structure in the US.

A lot of history here... Santa Fe was founded in 1610 and is currently gearing up for a 15 month 400th anniversary celebration. Quite a place. (Click for full size image)

We took a little walk in Santa Fe today along Canyon Road. It is also known as gallery road. This is what greets you as your turn onto Canyon Road. It gives a whole new meaning to "losing face"... Bad pun.

Santa Fe Lightning

Trixi shot this one from out our Motor-Home window. A lightning strike in an RV Resort is quite a site, especially when you are staying there..... EEEEEEE-HAAAAAA....

Spanish Market

Once a year Santa Fe hosts the "Spanish Market". It gives festive a whole new meaning. This is a mariachi band. It was a wonderful day enjoying the fiesta!! CLICK FOR HIGH RES VIDEO
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Native American Market Place

Seven days a week there is an Indian Market Place in downtown Santa Fe. There are multiple tribes represented selling their hand-made art. Pretty impressive. They have to draw lottery numbers at 8 every morning to get a spot. Some win, some don't. Anyway, here is a quick shot of what it looks like.

Santa Fe Mall

We've been spending quite a bit of time shooting downtown Santa Fe as part of our project. This view of the Mall was beautiful. Keep in mind I HATE malls and for me do like one it has to be pretty special. (Click photo for larger view)

Cooking Class

OK.... We're in Santa Fe. Trixi discovered the Santa Fe School of Cooking. She took a class today. Still another reason to love this wonderful woman. I just can't wait. This is a photo of what she learned to make today. I rest my case, there is a God!!

My favorite indian

We made the trek to Santa Fe New Mexico and we love this place. We did a little tour of some of the galleries. This is a photo of a life size bronze of an American Indian. Fantastic!! The color, the detail and the texture were so lifelike. This guy looks like he is ready for business.

Gallup NM

Well after 7 beautiful days in Sedona Arizona (with no internet so no blog entries) we have arrived in Gallup New Mexico and the drive was spectacular. We will be staying here for a night and then on to Santa Fe. As usual, Trixi did the driving and I carefully navigated... The drive from Sedona to Flagstaff up Hwy 89A was a gas... we loved it. As you can tell from the video we listened to an audio-book along the way which made the time fly!