Friday, January 19, 2018

By Dennis Baker


One of the toughest challenges photographers face is finding the right location to film in. If you are ever in New Mexico, this should not be a problem. The following are some places you should consider for wildlife photography Santa Fe NM.

Once you get to the town, the first area of interest that you will see many tourists at is the Loretto Chapel. You can get to it by taking a short walk from the Plaza. It has a history that spans decades. While its history is pretty impressive, with ties to the French capital Paris, you may find it oddly small.

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.

Getting a great shot of its surroundings needs good timing. You ought to monitor the movement of the sun in order to grab the best opportunity to film. For a good shot, the sun should be out of your direct view. Most photographers love to film from 5 in the evening. At this time, there will be no obstruction from the light and majority of the nocturnal creatures will have started to come out.

Another place worth checking out is Ghost Ranch. It is located close to an hour northwest of town. You will certainly appreciate its beauty as soon as you get onsite. There are coyotes and western diamondbacks that sprawl the landscapes. Be sure to film from a safe distance to stay safe from snake bites.

The ranch was primarily built to serve as a serene inn and conference area. Renowned artist Georgia OKeeffe spent a lot of time in the area. She probably conceived some of her best selling masterpieces out of the serenity of her surroundings. It is no secret where some of her incredible landscape paintings were modeled on.

Tourists always purpose to visit the Tent Rocks. This natural formation lies an hour west of the town. There is a Mars like feeling that comes with it. The rock formations resemble a scene from a science fiction film.

The formation arose from volcanic activity that took place about 6 million years ago. The rocks harbor diverse species of monitor lizards. The cliff faces also provided safe locations for bald eagles to make their nests and leave their young ones as they search for food.

The Chama River completes the list. It runs through a pretty descent chunk of the state, providing much needed water to the plants and animals in its path. For a second, you might forget you are in the desert owing to the lush green vegetation dotting the river banks.




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