Archive for Photography
Stopping To Look At The Scenery
by John Weckerle
Last Tuesday found us taking some friends visiting town for a day on a tram ride and a short guided tour of Sandia Peak. Along the way, we managed to take a few High Dynamic Range (HDR) photos. Enjoy!
Rio Grande Valley and Sandia Mountains from Sandia Peak, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kiwanis Cabin, Sandia Peak, New Mexico
Sandia Peak Tramway, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Granite outcrop, Sandia Peak, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Clouds over the Rio Grande Valley from Sandia Peak, Albuquerque, New Mexico
A Little Color This Evening
by John Weckerle
Rainy days don’t always provide the best conditions for scenic photography, and New Mexico Central headquarters generally sees far more beautiful sunrises than sunsets. There are exceptions to every rule, however, and today’s late afternoon provided us the opportunity to finally grab the new camera, climb up on the garage roof, and scratch a very itchy trigger finger…
Even looking east was a treat, as the sunset illuminated virga near Edgewood.
Today's sunset "straight on."
Looking west toward the Sandia Mountains.
Let It… Well, You Know…
by John Weckerle
Yesterday’s “this shouldn’t be as bad as the last one” storm actually dropped more snow than the previous meteorological event. With the drifting and the prior accumulation, it’s not easy to get a handle on the amount bestowed upon us this time around, but it was certainly more than a foot. Your editor actually went in to mid-thigh in a spot or two while tromping around the property looking for things to photograph. Others took a more scientific approach to measuring the snow depth…
Senior Meteorological Correspondent Wilson employs his signature high-tech snow depth measurement methodology.
Here are a few more photos taken this afternoon; once again, nature has provided us with great material!
Moisture At Last
by John Weckerle
Recent storms have left New Mexico Central headquarters high and dry, passing to the east and west as they bring moisture to – well, points east and west, and north and south for that matter. That is, until yesterday, when the skies opened up and dropped a greatly appreciated 1.1 inches of water on our location in 24 hours. The rain barrels are full, and we suspect that there’s much more water in the big tanks today than there was yesterday at this time. The weather forecast indicates we’ll have a couple of relatively sunny days, and we’re hoping for more rain before too long; if we’re lucky, it’ll be in time for one last burst of wildflowers. In the meantime, we’re enjoying the early morning “special effects” left behind by the storm.
Good Morning
by John Weckerle
It’s been a while since we posted a sunrise picture; for what it’s worth, the opportunities have been a little limited of late, but this morning afforded a good one.
Sunrise over the Estancia Valley this morning.
An Unusual Occurrence…
by John Weckerle
As we drove east along 1-40 returning from Albuquerque at about 8:40 this morning, we were treated to an unusual sight: a balloon drifting along north of the highway. We first noticed it from the Tijeras area, and checked periodically as we proceeded. We found ourselves getting closer and closer, and sure enough – the balloon arrived at New Mexico Central headquarters exactly as we did, flying along the ridge just a couple of hundred yards away and continuing east to points unknown. Balloon overflights are a rare occurrence in our neck of the woods, so we figured we might as well share the spectacle with our readers.
Better Late Than Never
by John Weckerle
Well, with Christmas now behind us, Kwanzaa under way, and New Year’s barreling down upon us, we figured a few lights might be in order…
Christmas lights at New Mexico Central headquarters.
Good Morning, Central New Mexico
by John Weckerle
With the snow from our recent winter storm nearly gone, this morning brought us another in a series of beautiful sunrises. For those who missed it, and for those who saw it and want to see it again, we provide another look here.
Sunrise over the Estancia Valley.
New York – A View From The Top
by John Weckerle
Today, we give you two photographs taken from the top of the World Trade Center by your editor on a somewhat smoggy day in the early 1980s.
There Will Always Be Those…
by John Weckerle
…Who can’t have their picture taken without making a goofy face.
PBLBTBPTH!