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December Sunset

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

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.

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Amazing Micro-Environments in the High Desert

‘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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Book “Skies of New Mexico” Available

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

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

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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Queen Butterfly

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

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Fall Thunderstorm Moving In at Sunset

Thunderstorm arriving at sunset
Summer monsoon storms usually arrive from the west. This fall thunderstorm (dark cloud overhead) came in from the northeast, leaving a beautiful sunset followed by a LOUD thunderstorm and not too much rain.

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Photography Winners in the 2010 Albuquerque Rose Show

DIVISION III:PHOTOGRAPHY
In 2009, Albuquerque had a little over 70 photographs in its rose show. In 2010, there were 101 entries!
Winners are invited, but not required to submit jpg’s of their winning photographs.
Best in Show:
Jennifer Ifversen
Baby Love

Gold Certificate:
Jennifer Ifversen
Baby Love

Silver Certificate:
Jennifer Ifversen
Baby Love

Bronze Certificate:
ZacK Ifversen
Jacqueline du Pre
Best in Section A – “The Rose”
Jennifer Ifversen
Baby Love
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Winners in the 2009 Palm Springs International Rose Photography Show

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Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this show happen, and to everyone who entered. There were so many beautiful entries! All of the judges commented how much fun they had judging such a beautiful show, and how hard it was to actually choose winners. In the end, after discussion, lively [...]

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