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Autumn in New Mexico

Bob Zeller (his blog here) shows some gorgeous Texas scenery, and he has inspired me to show a bit of the natural environment around me in New Mexico.

I took this years ago on a paying job for a ranch that was being sold north of Santa Fe. The owner was just so wonderful as he drove me around showing me his favorite spots. It was one of the best times I’ve had being paid for photography, as he told me stories about legends and history, as well as showing me some gorgeous New Mexico landscape. 🙂

Pictured here is the Ojo Caliente river with the Cottonwood trees in all their fall glory.

Taken with my Nikon 12-24 lens at f/16.

Image Copyright © Katie Johnson. All Rights Reserved.

~ by KatiesCameraBlog on October 21, 2011.

Posted in Nature - Plants - Flowers, Santa Fe
Tags: fall, Mountains, Nature, new mexico, photography., river, travel, trees

76 Responses to “Autumn in New Mexico”

Fantastic landscape… and those colours, just amazing. It seems you have wonderfull places around.

Regarding the photo…amazing colours and fantastic frame.

Filipe Marques said this on October 21, 2011 at 7:27 am | Reply
- Thanks, Filipe! We do have some fantastic landscape around here. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 7:35 am | Reply
Wow, Katie, that is a beautiful photograph. Show me more! 🙂 and thanks for the shout-out. 🙂

Bob Zeller said this on October 21, 2011 at 7:27 am | Reply
- Thanks, Bob! And no problem on the shout-out! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 7:36 am | Reply
Wow; what a stunning photo… the yellows against the blue sky is gorgeous

Littleskew said this on October 21, 2011 at 7:32 am | Reply
- Thank you so much! New Mexico is known for those blue skies, which just brighten everything.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 7:36 am | Reply
Beautiful! Love the yellow and blue together. 🙂

Nandini said this on October 21, 2011 at 7:53 am | Reply
- I agree, the colors just make this photo. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:41 am | Reply
This is lovely! Love hilly places! 🙂

Kristina said this on October 21, 2011 at 8:00 am | Reply
- Ah, glad you liked it, Kristina. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:39 am | Reply
Beautiful image. The colors are wonderful. I really have to get out to New Mexico one of these days.

edithlevyphotography said this on October 21, 2011 at 8:46 am | Reply
- Thank you so much! New Mexico really has some diverse and beautiful natural environments. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 1:29 pm | Reply
This is gorgeous!

Soccer Mom said this on October 21, 2011 at 8:58 am | Reply
- Thank you! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:37 am | Reply
Wow, what vivid colours. Looks stunning

Gareth Thyer said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:15 am | Reply
- Thanks so much for your comment. It was simply beautiful to be there
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:37 am | Reply
Fab tones and colours. Autumn certainly does provide some great camera fodder.

steviegill said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:21 am | Reply
- I agree, those yellow leaves change everything. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:36 am | Reply
Ahhh this is the west as I remember it. Superb image!!

dhphotosite said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:42 am | Reply
- Glad it brings back a memory and rings true for you, David. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:54 am | Reply
That is amazing. Great shot.

obrienspix said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:51 am | Reply
- Thank you so much for your comment. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:53 am | Reply
WOW! This is so beautiful like a painting… You did a great shot. I loved it dear Katie, Thank you, have a nice weekend, with my love, nia

niasunset said this on October 21, 2011 at 9:55 am | Reply
- Ah, a painting! Wish i were that good with paint. 🙂 Thanks so much, Nia, and you too have a great weekend!
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 11:23 am | Reply
The yellow of the trees colours the water. Lovely.

Marion Driessen said this on October 21, 2011 at 10:01 am | Reply
- Glad you noticed that, Marion. 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 11:21 am | Reply
Very nice indeed!

aneclecticuniverse said this on October 21, 2011 at 10:46 am | Reply
- Ah, thank you so very much for your nice comment. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 11:21 am | Reply
Wow, those trees are absolutely glowing! Great photo!

Jenna said this on October 21, 2011 at 11:43 am | Reply
- Thanks so much, Jenna! Glad you like the photo.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 12:47 pm | Reply
The colors are beautiful and the mountains really set it off.

BongoDogOwner said this on October 21, 2011 at 12:16 pm | Reply
- Thanks so much for your comment! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 12:44 pm | Reply
Gorgeous tri-tone image! I’d really like to enter the photograph and go for a good long walk!

Mufidah Kassalias said this on October 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm | Reply
- I’d love to go with you on that walk! 🙂 It is truly beautiful there, and so much to see. 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment, Mufidah.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 1:32 pm | Reply
Wow, that’s a gorgeous photo and an absolutely stunning landscape. The contrast of colors with those gold trees against the dark hills and the blue sky is really amazing. Really great shot!

Dounia said this on October 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm | Reply
- Ah, thank you so much for noticing all that and your wonderful comment, Dounia. Truly appreciate it.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 1:31 pm | Reply
I like the three main lines of the photo – the yellow, brown/green and the blue ones. It looks like a huge flag 🙂

Alexandra said this on October 21, 2011 at 3:08 pm | Reply
- Love your take on this, Alexandra! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 5:25 pm | Reply
I grew up somewhere with rugged mountains and hills so I always love to see them. 🙂 I love the contrasting colours.

Cin said this on October 21, 2011 at 6:08 pm | Reply
- Ah, wonderful, Cin! I love the rugged mountains too. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 6:51 pm | Reply
Beautiful colors and composition.

pearlsandprose said this on October 21, 2011 at 8:05 pm | Reply
- Thank you so much! I love your leaf photos on your blog. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 8:15 pm | Reply
Such a beautiful landscape photo! Never have been to New Mexico, but I can just envsion its beauty.

Peggy A Thompson said this on October 21, 2011 at 8:26 pm | Reply
- Ah, thank you so much! New Mexico does have some beauty! Stay tuned, and I’ll be posting another landscape photo tomorrow morning. 🙂 Thanks so much for visiting and leaving such a nice comment. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 21, 2011 at 8:36 pm | Reply
Lovely. Reminds me of Ansel Adams only in colour.

signature103 said this on October 22, 2011 at 2:59 am | Reply
- Wow, what a compliment. Thank you! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 22, 2011 at 3:57 am | Reply
Stunning colors, I love the composition. Keeping the hills dividing the yellow from the blue was a nice touch!

idiotphotographer said this on October 22, 2011 at 3:31 am | Reply
- Ah, thank you so much for your nice comment. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 22, 2011 at 3:56 am | Reply
Wonderful image! Fall is my favorite time of year!! You captured it wonderfully! 🙂

photobycraig said this on October 22, 2011 at 1:12 pm | Reply
- Thanks, Craig! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 22, 2011 at 3:28 pm | Reply
Beautiful shot. There is a great mix of colors.

Lloyd said this on October 22, 2011 at 1:38 pm | Reply
- Thanks, Lloyd! Glad you like the photo. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 22, 2011 at 3:27 pm | Reply
I love this, I honestly had no idea you had this kind of autumn color where you are, not sure what I thought, but just didn’t imagine it this vivid. Thanks so much for sharing this!

Rolling with Husky said this on October 22, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Reply
- Thank you! Yep, lots of people don’t know that New Mexico has autumn and winter and spring (some folks don’t know that New Mexico is a state either). 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 22, 2011 at 3:26 pm | Reply
What a beautiful place! Beautiful landscape. This reminds me of Rivington, UK 🙂

Inge said this on October 22, 2011 at 9:13 pm | Reply
- Thank you! Now off to look up Rivington, UK. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 23, 2011 at 7:53 am | Reply
Looks like a great place to take a hike 🙂 Was this shot in HDR? the colors & textures are really great.

tifloyd said this on October 23, 2011 at 1:08 pm | Reply
- This was taken years ago, and back then I didn’t even know what HDR was. 🙂 I try to work with the sun, so I’m not using HDR (nothing against it though!).Thanks for your comment!
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 23, 2011 at 5:44 pm | Reply
Beautiful scene, very well taken! The different bands of colour really work on this image! Cheers!

Steve said this on October 23, 2011 at 4:28 pm | Reply
- Thanks, Steve! Glad you like the photo. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 23, 2011 at 5:38 pm | Reply
Staggeringly beautiful! New Mexico is such a gorgeous place, I love the light and color of air. Thanks for sharing, nicely done.

Noel Tendick said this on October 26, 2011 at 11:23 am | Reply
- Ah, thank you, Noel. I’m so glad you enjoyed the photo and can appreciate New Mexico. Thanks for visiting my blog! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 26, 2011 at 11:53 am | Reply
Katie, I am impressed by this landscape – those beautiful autumn colors in front of the rugged mountains and the blue sky. Great image!

truels said this on October 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm | Reply
- Glad you like that landscape, and scan see the beauty in the New Mexican environment. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 27, 2011 at 1:19 pm | Reply
Oh so beautiful. A great representation on NM!

Charleen said this on October 28, 2011 at 10:21 am | Reply
- Thanks, Charleen! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 28, 2011 at 11:07 am | Reply
I love the yellow in this picture. I am also a sucker for mountain landscapes. I hope to go shoot some blue ridge shots soon.

Michael said this on October 28, 2011 at 2:17 pm | Reply
- Thanks, Michael! Can’t wait to see what Blue Ridge shots you come up with. Have fun!
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 28, 2011 at 7:17 pm | Reply
The Land of Enchantment is just that , si?

newmexicomtngirl said this on October 28, 2011 at 8:49 pm | Reply
- Si! 🙂 This state is just so full of different gorgeous natural environments. I need to take the High Road to Taos again! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 28, 2011 at 8:54 pm | Reply
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Irma said this on November 7, 2011 at 1:04 am | Reply
- Ah, thank you so very much! I truly appreciate it! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on November 7, 2011 at 7:34 am | Reply
Nice, very nice photos of New Mexico.

My family has a very long history there.

castleqwayr said this on November 12, 2011 at 11:02 am | Reply
- Ah, thank you! glad you can see new Mexico in the photos. Nice to hear form you and thanks so much for visiting my blog! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on November 12, 2011 at 8:11 pm | Reply
Beautiful photo – how I would love to see this view in person!!

nikkiwheelerart said this on November 13, 2011 at 3:45 am | Reply
- I hope someday you can, Nikki! Thanks so much for your comment!
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on November 13, 2011 at 7:20 am | Reply

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