Cholla Blossom

A cholla cactus blooms against a classic New Mexican sky.

Abert's Squirrel

An Abert's squirrel high on La Luz last weekend. He was a very social little being -- kind of kept playing hide and seek with me.

Apache Plume Silhouette

The fluff on an Apache Plume is silhouetted by the setting sun.

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.