House Finch in Yucca

A house finch observes its surroundings from a safe perch within a yucca.

Ballet Folklorico

Ballet Folklorico Xallitec with Mariachi Tradicional — at the gazebo in Old Town Albuquerque on Founders Day.

San Felipe de Neri Church and Puppet

Yesterday featured a Founders Day celebration in Old Town Albuquerque, commemorating Albuquerque’s 306th anniversary along with the 100th anniversary of New Mexican statehood. There were a number of larger-than-life-size “puppets” hanging around Old Town, representing Albuquerque’s wide diversity of peoples. I didn’t catch the full name of the puppet-maker but believe his/her last name is Zamora.

Tulips

Spring is in full flower in Albuquerque these days — just in time for Easter!

Corrales Ditch Reflections

Close enough to spring for the mustard weed to flourish — yet the cottonwoods, reflected in a Corrales ditch, are still bare.

Camel Rock, Tesuque

I’ve been trying to get a shot of Camel Rock at sunset for a few years now. I finally succeeded this past week.

Tree Branches at Ojito

Sunlight on dead tree branches near the Ojito Wilderness.

Late Afternoon in the Ojito Wilderness

Late afternoon sun and clouds in the Ojito Wilderness.

Bell Tower at Ghost Ranch

A summer day at Ghost Ranch, in the bell tower courtyard.

Bosque Cottonwood

A large old cottonwood is silhouetted by the setting sun.