Late Afternoon

The late afternoon sun shines on the gate between Elena Gallegos Picnic Area and the Sandia Mountain Wilderness.

Sandia Hairstreak

The tiny Sandia Hairstreak is no bigger than a fingernail (that's a blade of grass it's clutching), and is New Mexico's state butterfly. I spotted it the other day. (You can see more photos of New Mexican butterflies here and here).

Ned's Shower

A tiled Virgin of Guadalupe in Ned's shower.

Peace, Man

Storefronts in Albuquerque's Nob Hill area.

Mailbox and Shadow

Mailbox and shadow at Rio Rancho's First Baptist Church.

Backlit Cholla

The spines of cane cholla glow in yesterday's sunlight.

House with Prayer Flags

An old adobe house in Albuquerque's North Valley, adorned with prayer flags.