New Mexico is called the Enchanted Land and this day at Bosque del Apache lived up to the state's nickname providing me with what I think was my best single day of photography and nature ever. The day started out very cold at about 20 f with fog and frost on the vegetation and ended with the super moon rising. These are top picks from the wonderful December 4, 2025 yet there are others that I've shared already that would be in this post if I did not want to limit it to new images..
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
1) Before Sunrise
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens500mmf/5.61/1250s6400 ISO+0.3 EV
2)
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens500mmf/5.61/2400s6400 ISO+1.3 EV
3) During the early morning glow before sunrise
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens500mmf/5.61/14000s6400 ISO+0.7 EV
4)
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens500mmf/5.61/26000s6400 ISO+1.0 EV
5)
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens500mmf/5.61/25000s6400 ISO+1.0 EV
6) After Sunrise
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens500mmf/5.61/5800s1600 ISO+0.7 EV
7) Early Morning Glow
X-H2SXF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens70mmf/5.61/1600s6400 ISO-0.3 EV
8) Sunrise
X-H2SXF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens223mmf/5.61/4400s6400 ISO+0.3 EV
johnohio wrote:
Very nice Morris ! Thanks for "taking" us along on your trip. Enjoyable !!
John
Thank you John,
Bosque is an amazing place. If you have not been there The last week of November - the first few weeks of December I highly recommend going. We also stopped at the Very Large Array which was fascinating and White Sands NP with it's stunning beauty.
This is an amazing set, Morris. The lighting is just wonderful, with No's 6, 9 & 10 being my favorites.
Number 9 should be a wall mural -- simply stunning image!
Nice work as always -- voted for this set.
csinseattle wrote:
Morris,
Great set and looks like you had a good time on your trip
Chris S.
Thank you Chris,
Yes we had a great time at Bosque, White Sands and the VLA
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kdacharya wrote:
lovely light captured, Morris
Thank you KD
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gmccroskery wrote:
This is an amazing set, Morris. The lighting is just wonderful, with No's 6, 9 & 10 being my favorites.
Number 9 should be a wall mural -- simply stunning image!
Nice work as always -- voted for this set.
Greg
Thank you Greg,
I was in awah as the sun came up
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Monika C wrote:
Lots of very nice light, Morris! Looks like you ahd a good trip
Thank you Monika,
Yes we had a wonderful trip. Now lots of photos to process
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xManticore wrote:
That's awesome—New Mexico just gave photographers a major score!
Thank you,
This is our third trip to NM and each has been wonderful
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
I can see why you're happy with these Morris. Looks like a beautiful morning !
Gay
Thank you Gary,
Yes it was and we were shooting 3 miles apart that morning
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birdied wrote:
Another beautiful set! Glad you enjoyed your trip
Birdie
Thank you Roberta,
New Mexico has never disappointed us
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Erictator wrote:
There shouldn't be a bare wall in your house Morris! Another superb set.
Eric
Thank you Eric,
There are as we have not put pictures up since we renovated
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ChrisAttebery wrote:
Wow! Great set of images Morris. I really like #9. It's a wonderful image.
Thank you Chris,
I agree that's a standout
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cs3is wrote:
#9 stands out
Thank you Chris
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Karl Witt wrote:
I have a feeling that being there is quite inspirational and that feeling took you over, in a good way Morris.
You captured the subjects and the environment and did not over emphasize either, so in harmony as you were they are represented here
Wonderful photography, glad you had a magical encounter!
Karl
Thank you Karl,
I've been in a bit of a rut that I've broken out of. I met a young photographer and her reactions to my photography has helped me get out of the rut and then amazing Bosque has allowed me to fully express what I was seeing.
