We had some rare cloudy skies and rain this past week here at my new home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. On the afternoon of the third day, the clouds cleared and the Organ Mountains were visible again with a new coat of fresh snow.
At dusk, the magic show really started. The sky, and then the mountains, turned pink. Cars began to stop along the roadsides so that their drivers could snap cell phone photos. I kept thinking--people come here for the view, and I LIVE here.
To make the evening even more special, a full moon rose over the beautiful mountains. As always, I wish I had the photographic skills to convey the scene more clearly to you, but this photo, together with your imagination, will have to do!
Golly you have moved around, haven't you? I cannot imagine what it must be like to live within touching distance of such beauty. I live in a beautiful country but we do not have the extremity of such wondrous snow on mountains.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing view - and you LIVE there! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and photos. I've always had trouble getting photos of the moon
ReplyDeleteNow what range is that? I could sit there and watch those mountains and moon all night. What a view!
ReplyDeleteFabulous captures, Clariz! Terrific view, colors, skies! Doesn't get any better than this! I know you must be enjoying your new home and I'm so very happy for you!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend! Stay warm and find lots of reasons to laugh!
Sylvia
You live in such a gorgeous area! I think your photo are very nice!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous moonrise and wonderful mountain scapes. You really do live in beautiful area.
ReplyDeleteLovely colors in your skies. The last two are my favorites. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. Are those white color on the mountain top are snow?
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That final shot is pure beauty. Simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteWell, Clair, I think you conveyed its beauty very well indeed! Your photos are gorgeous, especially the shot with the moon. I love the view from your new home---I'm so glad you're enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! I thought you'd get some snow down there, too.
ReplyDelete~Lisa
Nothing like a desert southwest sky!
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You Captured The Beauty ..Just Right!
Your photos are beautiful. Sounds like you are loving your new place and the wonderful scenery you have there. We have snow this morning!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful skies! Love the clouds and the colours.
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