Monday, January 29, 2018

Top Locations For 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 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.

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 full of plant and animal life is Ghost Ranch. It lies about 1 hour northwest of Santa Fe. The beauty within it is just hard not to notice. On any given day, you should at least spot a coyote and a western diamondback. Ensure you film in a safe manner so as not to get 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 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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