Spring on the Chama River near Abiquiu

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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 second and ISO 100
Filters: Hoya HD circular polarizer

This entry was posted on Sunday, July 26th, 2009 at 8:00 pm and is filed under Environment, New Mexico, Seasons, Southwest States, Spring. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

4 Responses to “Spring on the Chama River near Abiquiu”

  1. Estevan Montoya says:
    July 26, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I like the stream in the desert. It is amazing to see growth in such places. Keep it up! BTW…I have another wedding in a month, so look forward to that.

  2. Sarah says:
    July 27, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    No wonder Georgia O’Keeffe loved New Mexico! I really like the muddy river. I also love the way the river draws you into the photo. You want to know whats beyond……….Just beautiful!

  3. Adam Schallau says:
    July 28, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Hi Estevan,

    I came across a photo from this same location that was taken probably 20 years ago by David Muench. It’s very interesting to see how much the trees have grown and how the land has begun to fill with desert scrub. I’ll have to share it with you sometime.

  4. Adam Schallau says:
    July 28, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    Hi Sarah,

    Thank you for your comment. I agree that it’s very easy to see why Georgia O’Keeffe (and Ansel Adams) loved this part of New Mexico.

    Thanks!