Saturday, January 20, 2018

Top Locations For Wildlife Photography Santa Fe NM

By Dennis Baker


One tough challenge that every photographer faces is choosing a good location for excellent shots. If you are thinking of heading down to New Mexico, you can rest assured that you will not run out of options. Most of the places in this article are excellent for wildlife photography Santa Fe NM.

The first attraction you will notice upon reaching the town is the Loretto Chapel. It is situated a few blocks down the Plaza. Its history dates back decades. Despite its rich history, with ties to France, it is rather small in size.

The primary interesting feature in the chapel is the Miraculous Staircase. There are many myths about how it ended up in the church. One curious thing to note about it is that it has no nails and glue that keep it intact. You will also notice that there is no support structure that safeguards it against crumbling from its 20 foot elevation.

A short drive away from this chapel is an area synonymous with wildlife, the Santa Fe Ski Basin. It is regarded by many as the ultimate location for nature filming in New Mexico. The simplistic yet punishing terrain draws adventure enthusiasts to the area year in year out.

Snipping a memorable shot all boils down to timing. You basically have to keep track of the position of the sun all the time. If the sun hits the lens directly, you are never going to get a good shot. 5PM onward is the most opportune time to film. By then, the sunlight will not be much of a nuisance and many nighttime animals will have begun to venture out of their hiding spots.

Another location full of plant and animal life is Ghost Ranch. It lies about 1 hour northwest of Santa Fe. The beauty within it is just hard not to notice. On any given day, you should at least spot a coyote and a western diamondback. Ensure you film in a safe manner so as not to get bitten.

The owners of the ranch initially built it to provide a tranquil conferencing and relaxation area. The highly successful artist Georgia OKeeffe spent a considerable amount of time in it. Some of her renowned artworks may have been conceived in the area. This is most noticeable in her many renowned landscape paintings.

Most tourists also venture out to the Tent Rocks. This is a location 1 hour west of town. It evokes feelings of being in Mars. In its entirety, it resembles a science fiction movie set.

The rocks were formed due to volcanic activity that took place over 6 million years ago. There are plenty of monitor lizards that periodically duck in between them. Bald eagles also rule the skies and have their nests high up the cliff faces to safeguard their eggs from predators.

The Chama River caps it all. It cuts across the state, providing water to the many species of wildlife in its path. The surrounding lush vegetation makes one mistakenly think the place is not a desert.




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