Malachite Butterfly

A malachite butterfly at the PNM Butterfly Pavilion, which is part of the Rio Grande Botanic Garden in Albuquerque.

Beware of Dog

Sign on an old clapboard building in Albuquerque's EDo district.

Cholla Blossoms

A profusion of cholla cactus blossoms, with the Sandia Mountains in the background, on the longest day of the year.

Zebra Longwings

A pair of zebra longwing butterflies mate at the PNM Butterfly Pavilion (part of the Rio Grande Botanic Garden).

Nature's Geometry

A salsify seed head displays Mother Nature's magnificent grasp of geometry.

San Pedro Creek

A small pool within San Pedro Creek, northeast of Albuquerque, reflects the arroyo walls.

Steller's Jay

A Steller's Jay pauses as it hops from branch to branch, while foraging for a meal.

Cliff Fendlerbush

Cliff Fendlerbush blossoms and buds along La Luz Trail, in the Sandias.

California Sister

A California Sister butterfly (Adelpha bredowii) pauses on a rock in a stream in the Sandia Mountains.

A Profusion of Wildflowers

I'm not sure I've ever seen this many wildflowers blooming in the Sandia foothills before.