Tuesday, February 6, 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.

Upon arriving in the town, the first important attraction you will notice is the Loretto Chapel. It only lies a couple of blocks away from the Plaza. Its lush history cuts across decades. Despite the impressive history it has with a similar cathedral in Paris, it is surprisingly 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.

For photographers looking primarily for wildlife, the best location to be in is the Santa Fe Ski Basin. This gem lies only a short distance from town. With a simple looking yet significantly challenging terrain, it attracts tons of adventurists each year.

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 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 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 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 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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