It doesn't snow much in New Mexico (except at higher elevations 8,000 ft. and above), so when the snow gets down to the level where we live (5,000 - 6,000 feet), it's a beautiful sight -- as long as I don't have to shovel it.
On February 15, there was snow in the northwest quadrant of the state, so my friend, Alan, and I hopped in the car with our cameras ready. There was just enough snow to cover the ground but leave most of the scrub and grass visible, and the roads were passable. We headed for the Black Place -- a Georgia O'Keeffe favorite about 110 miles from Corrales -- which we have photographed many times before . . . but only a couple of times with snow.
En route the mountains and mesas were beautiful:
By the time we reached the Black Place, more clouds had rolled in, and it was about 22 degrees and snowing again:
We only stayed about an hour, but got some nice snow shots:
We only stayed about an hour, but got some nice snow shots:
As we made our way back to Corrales, the skies were clearing and the mesas were once again looking good:
And the Sandia Mountains were pretty too:
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Enjoy!
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