The Arroyo in our Backyard

Yesterday afternoon Daisy and I took a walk on the property. This is a picture where you can see the top of the arroyo that is behind our house.

Beautiful Butterfly Bush

Another plant in our yard that started to bloom this week was the Butterfly Bush. This is the first bloom on the plant and I haven't seen any butterflies yet.

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Our garden continues to bloom. We have a large bush of Russian Sage that is full of these wonderful purple flowers.

Traditional Santa Fe Style

Walking through some of the neighborhoods near downtown I noticed this home. I love the total image - it just oozes Santa Fe Style.

Municipal Recreation Complex

I took a walk today at the Santa Fe Municipal Recreation Complex. When I got to the pond I loved the way the sky was reflected in it. So I stopped and got this picture.

Rose Memorial Park

Today I spent a little time at Rose Memorial Park. The rose garden was in full bloom and the park looked great. I always enjoy my time in this small neighborhood park.

Choo-Choo

I was looking for something to photograph but wasn't having any luck today. Then I drove by Salvadore Perez park and saw this engine. I decided to stop and take my chances - I think it came out nice.

Gran Quivira and the New Mexico Sky

I took a road trip today to the central part of New Mexico. One of my stops was at Gran Quivira. This is one of the ruins that is part of the Salinas National Monument - the other two are Abo and Quarai.

Rosemallow

I visited a friend today and they had this great hibiscus blooming. I used to have one of these plants but at some point it died. I really miss it and I'm thinking of getting another one.

All in a Day's Work

I was trying to take a picture of this flower but this bee kept flying around - I got all these pictures with blurs in them from the bee moving. Eventually he settled down to do a little work and I got this great shot.

Surface Tension

I saw this leaf in our pond and loved the way the surface tension caused the water to perfectly frame the leaf.

Lovely Lavender

I was walking downtown today and I stopped at The Inn at Loretto. They have some nice sculptures there but today this lavender caught my eye. I wish you all come smell it!

Colorful Jackalope

I visited Jackalope today and took plenty of pictures. When I looked at them I realized how much color they have there. These pots bring that point home.

Raindrops on ?Daylilies?

Today we had a nice little rain. Once it stopped I went out and took pictures. This photo reminds me of the song "My Favorite Things" from the Sound of Music.

Southwestern Indian Baskets

While running errands today I ended up at the Plaza. I walked around for a while and came across these beautiful baskets. I love the color and shape.

As the Sun Goes Down

This evening I sat outside and enjoyed the quiet. It was a still evening with cool temperatures. This incredible sunset made it a perfect evening.

Old Glory

Today is Flag Day so as I went about my errands I looked for every opportunity to take pictures of Old Glory. I choose this one because I liked the way the light comes through.

A Cholla Bloom

I love this time of year. The desert comes alive as the unhospitable looking cholla produces a beautiful flower.

The Water Lily Blooms

The ponds in the garden are also coming to life. We have new baby fish and our water lilies are blooming like crazy.

Our Little Cherries

The cherry trees in our garden are the only fruit trees that are actually producing fruit this year. I think the other trees got hit by a late frost. Not sure what type of cherry tree these are but am happy to see these little cherries.

The Flour Mill at Las Golondrinas

Today I visited El Rancho de las Golondrinas. This is El Molino Grande de Sapelllo (The Big Mill from Sapello). I think it is the most beautiful of the buildings on the site.

Barbed-Wire Bull

Had lunch today with friends at Real Food Nation. Just outside of the restaurant was this terrific barbed-wire bull. I thought it was a very interesting sculpture.

Shasta Daisies

After work today I went for a walk and I found this great little garden in front of a house. They had my favorite flower - Shasta Daisy.

The Santa Fe Railyard

I took a little walk through the Railyard today. I don't remember seeing the name on this water tower before but I like it.

A Simple & Beautiful Cornflower

I love Bachelor's Buttons. I think they are so simple and beautiful. This one was perfect next to the stucco wall with the shadow.

Another Santa Fe Gate

While walking around in Santa Fe I have taken to exploring side streets. I am finding all kinds of wonderful Santa Fe gates. They are truly a mark of the city.

The Shape of Santa Fe

While walking around on Guadalupe Street I stopped in at the Hotel Santa Fe. I really love the adobe style building against the blue New Mexico sky.

Hemerocallis

I took a walk down our road today and enjoyed our neighbors' gardens. The weather has been great for the plants and the rain has encouraged the flowers to bloom. I particularly liked this daylily - the color reminded me of the sun.

Papaver

My oriental poppies continue to bloom - this is bloom number five and I have about eleven more buds. I can't wait until they all open.

The Setting Sun

This evening sitting on the porch I was watching as the sun was setting. I loved how the sky darkened and the clouds started to obscure the sun. I just love Santa Fe sunsets.