dimanche 18 mars 2018

Top Spots To Shoot Wildlife Photography Santa Fe NM

By Dennis Baker


Without a doubt, many photographers usually struggle to find the right locations for capturing their awe inspiring shots. If filming in New Mexico is part of your bucket list, you can find solace in the fact that there are many options on the table. Many of the locations covered here are recommended 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 main attraction within the building is the Miraculous Staircase. Legends abound of how it was placed in its position. An interesting observation is that there are no nails or glues that hold it in place. Furthermore, you will not see any support system preventing it from tumbling from its 20 foot height.

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 an excellent shot of the surroundings requires perfect timing. You need to actively monitor the position of the sun so that you will know the correct time to shoot. For the perfect shot, ensure the sun is not obstructing your view. The best filming time is in the evening from 5PM. Not only will the light be better positioned, but most of the nocturnal animals will have come out as well.

Another location that is never short of flora and fauna is Ghost Ranch. It takes approximately one hour to get to and is situated to the northwest of the town. The surrounding landscapes are amazing to view. On an ordinary day, you should be able to come across one or two Western Diamondback rattlesnakes and coyotes. Just be careful enough to avoid getting bitten.

Originally, the ranch owners had planned to make the ranch a haven for relaxation and conferencing. Georgia OKeeffe, a massively successful artist, spent her developmental days in it. A number of her most famous pieces may have actually been thought of in the ranch. You can easily tell this from her famous landscape paintings.

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 whole formation was caused by volcanic activity more than 6 million years ago. Monitor lizards periodically duck between the rocks. Many bald eagles also have their nests perched in the cliff faces away from predators.

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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