North Clear Creek Falls
If you happen to be driving between the Colorado mountain towns of Creede and Lake City, I highly suggest stopping to take in the beauty of North Clear Creek Falls. This waterfall is is easily accessible being just a short side trip off of Highway 149. Here is a link to Google Maps marking the [...]
Storm over Pecos National Historical Park
A monsoon storm , common in New Mexico during the months of July and August, spreads out over the church ruins of the Spanish mission at Pecos National Historical Park. The mudding used as stucco has fallen away revealing the adobe bricks used to form the walls of the church. Near the village of Pecos, [...]
The Wonderful World of Wildflowers ~ Wild Geraniums
The wildflower season in Colorado and northern New Mexico is nearing the end and I’ve begun to sort through my new photos. One of the first things I noticed is that I photographed several varieties of wild Geraniums this year. The first image was captured on Kebler Pass near Crested Butte, Colorado and the second [...]
Spring on the Chama River near Abiquiu
Late afternoon thunderstorms have added some color to the Chama River and saturated the surrounding countryside. Near the village of Abiquiu, New Mexico and Ghost Ranch.
This image of the Chama River is available for purchase at my website AdamSchallau.com.
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~Tech details~
Camera & Lens: Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens
Exposure: f/11, 1.3 [...]
Kiva ~ Pecos National Historical Park
A beam of light from the mid-day sun illuminates the interior of a kiva at Pecos National Historical Park just east of Santa Fe, New Mexico. A kiva is a subterranean ceremonial chamber built by pueblo indians. I love photographing kivas, especially in the summer because they are considerably cooler than the outside air temperature.
This [...]
Rio Grande Kayaker
A kayaker navigates the rapids on the “Race Course”, a section of rough water on the Rio Grande near Taos, New Mexico.
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~Tech details~
Camera & Lens: Canon EOS 50D and EF70-200 f/4L IS USM lens
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 second and ISO 320
Filters: Hoya HD circular polarizer
Notes: Shot hand-held.
Rio Grande Vision
Often, we photographers have blinders on, and as a result, we miss out on other opportunities due to a narrow field of vision. I’m someone that believes that there is always a photo, it may not be the subject or scene that you were hoping for, but it’s important to keep an open mind (and [...]
