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Elsewhere in the Region Gallery

Photos taken in southeastern New Mexico away from Carlsbad Caverns and the city of Carlsbad.
White Sands from Afar Sacramento Mountains Southwest Architecture1 Southwest Architecture2
Tree in a Courtyard Southwestern Door White Sands1 White Sands2
White Sands3 White Sands4 St Francis de Paula Mission Sierra Blanca 8830
Sierra Blanca Obscured Dust Storm at Sunset
Gordon W11-Apr-2005 19:40
Thanks for the comment, Rian. The reason I didn't shoot more at White Sands, although I shot a lot more than I've posted here, is because the winds were very strong (35-50mph/55-80kph) while we were there which raised quite a dust and sand storm and I could only endure it for about 30 minutes before giving up. To keep from having my camera sandblasted, I had it wrapped in a towel and only exposed the lens long enough to compose and take a shot. I was very disappointed the conditions weren't better for photography because it was indeed a beautiful and striking place that I could have spent at least a full day in, especially sunrise and sunset which would probably have produced some stunning shots. Oh well. Next time. ;-(
Rian Houston11-Apr-2005 00:34
Nice photos Gordon, but I'm surprise you don't have more from White Sands. I found endless photo opportunites there.
Rian
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