Author Archives: Susan

Looking Back at the Year in Skies

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Susan

To regular readers here, it is no surprise that I love the skies of New Mexico. As we get ready to say good-bye to 2010 and ring in 2011, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the skies, mainly from 2010 but with two from 2009.
Enjoy, and Happy New [...]

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December Sunset

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Susan

December Sunset
One more sunset before Solstice. Tomorrow night will mark the transition into winter. Note how far south the sun is now, compared to the summer sunset photos.

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Book, “The Beauty of Albuquerque, New Mexico,” Now Available

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Susan

Just in time for holiday gift giving, and for those who have asked for a book with more photographs of the Albuquerque area, “The Beauty of Albuquerque, New Mexico” is now available for order. You may preview it here. Thanks for the interest you have shown in my photographs.

The Beauty of Albuquerque, New [...]

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Amazing Micro-Environments in the High Desert

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Susan

‘Gentle Giant’ in the garden of Lois Brandt
Yesterday I posted a photo of a rose in my yard, covered with snow from the night before.
My mom lives less than a mile from me, but her yard is much warmer than mine. I was quite surprised to see that she still had hybrid teas blooming [...]

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Rose ‘Bees Knees’ in the Thanksgiving Snow

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Susan

Miniature rose ‘Bees Knees’ under a Thanksgiving snow
Happy Thanksgiving!

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Book “Skies of New Mexico” Available

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Susan

Although I prefer to print the sky photos on brushed metal, many people have requested a collection of some of the sky photographs in book form. So, here it is, available for order by clicking on the photo.
Enjoy.

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Rose Hips: Autumn Beauty

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Susan

Rose Hips
When people think about the beauty of roses, we often do not think of the beautiful hips, which provide food for birds in the winter (among other uses). They are beautiful and colorful in their own right.

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Peach ‘Bonanza’ in Fall

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Susan

Peach ‘Bonanza’
The dwarf peach ‘Bonanza’ is a beautiful little tree in spring, summer, and winter; but it is not usually known for its colors in the fall, at least in the desert Southwest. This fall has proven to be spectacular, as has the little dwarf peach, ‘Bonanza.’

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Butterfly Slideshow

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Susan

Taken at the Butterfly Pavilion, Albuquerque BioPark, October 10, 2010
These photos are for sale, as prints, or as framed or framed and mounted prints here.

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Queen Butterfly

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Susan

Queen Butterfly
Photographed at the Albuquerque BioPark, October 9, 2010

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