Prickly Pears

Prickly pear cactuses bloom beneath a window decorated with wrought iron.

Aspens on La Luz

The view east from La Cueva Overlook, on La Luz Trail, in the Sandias (at 8800 feet). I think the aspens must have just leafed out in the last couple of weeks up there.

Reflecting Pool

A small pool high in the Sandia mountains reflects its surroundings.

Claret Cup Cactus

Claret cup cactus blossoms are accompanied by yucca and prickly pear, in a yard in Albuquerque.

Gold

Golden late afternoon light streams down Gold Street, in downtown Albuquerque.

Ghost Ranch Courtyard

One of several very scenic courtyards at Ghost Ranch, as seen through a small window in the door of the Worship Center.

Abiquiu Rock Formations

Spectacular rock formations, about halfway between Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch.

Ghost Ranch Ladder

A classic New Mexican ladder at Ghost Ranch, in the courtyard between the Anthropology and Paleontology Museums.