Squash Blossom

A gourd hides behind a squash blossom.

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

A western tiger swallowtail butterfly browses in a smorgasbord of thistles.

San Ysidro Church

The old church in San Ysidro, New Mexico, is one of my favorites.

Orange Sunset

Branches silhouetted by a most spectacular sunset the other night. The best part was when the horizon turned pinky-purple -- but I was in the wrong place to get a shot of that.

Jemez Anniversary

Today is the three-year anniversary of the New Mexico PhotoJournal. It seems fitting that today's photo was taken in the Jemez -- as was the very first photo, three years ago.

Butterfly and Daisies

A Milbert's Tortoiseshell butterfly browses for dinner among daisies in the Jemez.

Bell Tower and Rainbow

The bell tower of an Albuquerque church is framed by a late afternoon rainbow.

Sunset Silhouette

A tree silhouetted by last night's setting sun.

Happy 4th!

Fireworks rise into the night sky in a glorious celebration of Independence Day.