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After visiting the Sand Dunes we made our way to the Capulin Volcano in New Mexico. We stopped along the way to do a few caches and I found a little critter.
He enjoyed his sunning rock and enjoyed watching him.
It really is neat finding a splash of growing color amongst the rock and the sand and barrenness.
We made it to the Capulin Volcano National Monument and my guys walked the rim, a mile long trail. I walked a portion of it, then went back to the bottom to wait. It stands about 1000’ above the surrounding landscape, with the mouth/crater being 400’ deep. It is really an awesome place and you can see for miles when you stand on the rim.
The mouth/center is concave (it’s an example of an extinct cinder cone volcano) and it acts as a huge megaphone. So you can be down in the bottom, or anywhere along the rim and easily hear what someone else says. Remember that if you ever visit. I really enjoyed just sitting there, in peace, cool breeze blowing and voices drifting from a half mile away.
Wow, he is a beauty. Great capture. Love the flowers too. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteWow Lisa, my EXIF viewer is having problems - what lens was THAT? Those are amazing and oh so razor shop. I'm telling you this journey was fantastic. And is this a new blog or have I been going to the wrong place all this time? I am so glad you played being the pro photog you are!
ReplyDeleteshop should be sharp. My brain is fried. Again.
ReplyDeleteLove that lizard. I can't believe he ignored you. Here they scamper away, post haste. I think they're afraid of Lizzie, the dog.
ReplyDeleteWow! National Geographic here you come!
ReplyDeleteThat guy looks like he has something serious on his mind. He also looks like he thinks I am seriously stupid...:)
ReplyDeleteYour trip sounds wonderful. GREAT shots! Thanks so much for playing PSF with us this week!!
Wow! He was giving you the evil eye in that second one! Love the clarity!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures!! Wow! I'm envious.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the one of the flowers...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun trip. I wish I could go to a volcano.
ReplyDeleteYour ctitter would probably EAT my critter! Pop over & see my interview with a diva, Miss Dragonfly: http://anapronaday.blogspot.com/2008/06/interview-with-miss-dragon-fly.html
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteCool lizard! sounds like a neat place to visit.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a cool place to visit.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteApparently my mind's in the gutter from the last post that involved gas. That would be horrible to be overheard, no? Love the lizard.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I'm so glad all went well with the doctor!
Cute critter!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a really cool place. I think lizards are pretty cute, even with their scaly dry skin.
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