Sandia Mountains: Fading Sunset in the Horizon

Sandia Mountains Part V: The stunning view heading down from the mountains, as sunset changed into twilight and the light began to fade in the horizon. 

The Peak at Sunset: Setting Sun on the Mountains

Sandia Mountains Part IV: A dry, hot, clear and sunny day ended perfectly with a sunset surrounded by a couple clouds ~10k+ feet above on the mountains. 

Ethereal Garden Dreams: Blue-Green Imagery

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Part III: There was something about these older wooden doors, the shadows of the trees, and the tranquility of it all that made me want to capture this moment.

I decided to give this photo more of a dreamy feel by adding in blue-green filters, which brings in more of an ethereal quality to this scene, further highlighting the sharpness and clarity of the tree leaves and the reflections. 

Feel the Colors: Pastel Sunset Sweeping the Sky

Sandia Mountains Part III: Timing is everything. From Sandia Peak, I managed to catch the sunset at the perfect window, with the clouds at its most vibrant color. The orange hues peak out for a few minutes across the sky before fading into softer colors and into grayness.

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Bird's Eye View: Albuquerque City at Twilight

Sandia Mountains Part II: A breathtaking vantage point of the Albuquerque desert and city view from the Sandia tramway as we descend down during the twilight hour.

From this level, we have visibility into more than just the city--the outside landscape can be seen from the distance, creating a birds-eye perspective of the New Mexico area. 

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Scatters of Light: From Mountain to Desert Landscape

Sandia Mountains Part I: The best time to descend from the Sandia Peak? Right around sunset, as the sky jumps from sunset to twilight, into dusk. 

It was quite an impressive scene going from 10,000 feet above sea level to 4,000 feet in a tramway, catching the scatters of lights, colors, and changes in terrain as we navigate rocky mountains of all shapes and textures to the desert and cityscape views. 

Eternal Peace + Harmony: The Japanese Gardens

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Part II: A simple yet inspiring entrance leading into the Japanese Gardens. 

The simplicity of this design, setup, and layout creates such a zen vibe. The quietness and spaciousness makes it the ideal place to relax, think, and recharge after a long trek. 

Rising to Heaven: Endless Sky Views from the Castle

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Part I: The Children's Fantasy Garden is indeed a fantasy, filled with mysterious creatures, unique trees, a big pumpkin you can walk inside (!!), a castle, and so much more. 

This castle has an open view of the sky, offering up a remarkable sight of the world outside, all the wondrous beauty and magical unknowns of life. 

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