Albuquerque vicinity photo-ops
Feb 4, 2019 23:36:57 #
And what about the one sight in the SouthWest that you cannot photograph anywhere else in the WORLD. In Sedona Arizona.
When McDonalds wanted to put one of their restaurants in Sedona, the city council told them, "Oh no, not with those garish gold arches". McDonalds made a special dispensation of building policy. The building is a sort of peach Stucco, with Turquoise Arches...
The only place in the world where McDonalds is not marked by Golden Arches, but rather Turquoise.
You can see almost everything notable in more than one place in the Great SouthWest. But only Turquoise McDonalds arches in Sedona, AZ. Look it up on the internet.
When McDonalds wanted to put one of their restaurants in Sedona, the city council told them, "Oh no, not with those garish gold arches". McDonalds made a special dispensation of building policy. The building is a sort of peach Stucco, with Turquoise Arches...
The only place in the world where McDonalds is not marked by Golden Arches, but rather Turquoise.
You can see almost everything notable in more than one place in the Great SouthWest. But only Turquoise McDonalds arches in Sedona, AZ. Look it up on the internet.
Feb 5, 2019 10:52:39 #
Kasha- Katuwe...tent rocks and Bisti Badlands sound awesome for pictures. Tent rocks are only in Turkey, Colorado, and we found some in Utah this past summer. Both are closer to Sante Fe area, I believe. Google it!
Feb 5, 2019 11:26:15 #
It looks to me that we're leading the OP a long way from Albuquerque! There's so much to see between Santa Fe and Albuquerque and in and around Albq, I wonder why we're steering him miles and miles away?
Feb 5, 2019 13:16:02 #
AzPicLady wrote:
It looks to me that we're leading the OP a long way from Albuquerque! There's so much to see between Santa Fe and Albuquerque and in and around Albq, I wonder why we're steering him miles and miles away?
Mostly because the OP requested extended information:
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Also because the thread became a "something for every one" after the OP expressed thanks a while back.I want to spend some time in the vicinity either before, after, or both, and am looking for suggestions. I can fly to any airport within one or two days in any direction.
Feb 5, 2019 19:27:51 #
Quote from the OP "I'm going to attend a workshop 8/10-18 in Taos & Santa Fe....". He wants to spend some extended time around the area either before or after... Read the OP's post.
AzPicLady wrote:
It looks to me that we're leading the OP a long way from Albuquerque! There's so much to see between Santa Fe and Albuquerque and in and around Albq, I wonder why we're steering him miles and miles away?
Feb 5, 2019 19:36:33 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Santa Fe, New Mexico, Paco (in Albuquerque), Sedona - drive down from Flag Staff on the old highway). Lots to shoot.
daldds wrote:
I'm going to attend a workshop 8/10-18 in Taos &am... (show quote)
Feb 6, 2019 09:54:19 #
daldds wrote:
I'm going to attend a workshop 8/10-18 in Taos &am... (show quote)
If you’re going to be doing a lot of driving, I would add a few more great excursions.... Puye cliffs, Los Alamos, and Valles Caldera (note all three have excellent photo ops and can easily be done together in one day.....Stop at the Tesuque Village a Market on the way out for breakfast or the way back for an early dinner).
Enjoy.
Feb 6, 2019 19:42:25 #
real close to A is Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument. Unusual and can make some good shots.
Feb 7, 2019 21:42:52 #
Kuzano wrote:
I go with Bandelier as a must see. Among other area's the Anasazi culture disappeared from a fully formed living culture from the Bandelier area. Dwellings on the canyon floor and on the walls of the canyon showed evidence of irrigation and farming on a fairly advanced level. Climbing ladders and entering spiritual Kiva's were interesting also. But still, there is hardly a good explanation to the disappearance of the Anasazi culture.
Yep, Bandelier.
Yep, Bandelier.
Chaco Canyon, mentioned earlier, was the center of this Anasazi culture.
Feb 7, 2019 21:44:30 #
OllieM wrote:
Went to Chama, NM in October and took the Cumbres & Toltec Steam Train ride thru the mountains to Antonito, CO. It was well worth the trip and very enjoyable with lots of photo ops.
https://cumbrestoltec.com
https://cumbrestoltec.com
This ride through the mountains is delightfully cool in the summer.
Feb 12, 2019 12:39:04 #
wwright wrote:
Bandelier National Monument has many opportunities, just outside Los Alamos, NM
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