I recall traveling through New Mexico just before sunset. It was the most incredible scene, as the sun shone its end of day muted orange beams onto orange rock. I can only try to describe what it felt like to see this natural beauty. It reminded me of a spotlight on a stage, amplifying the already wonderful scene with extra dimension from the rays.
I think the train must have been moving slower in this area, as this photo seems to have turned out clearer than a number of my photos. 🙂
A friend of mine said she doesn’t like New Mexico because it is so lacking in color. I could not disagree more. In fact, I wonder what she was looking at. 😀
Really John? I was blown away by ALL the color! Please feel free to show her these pics! *LOL* Cher xo
Such a stunning sight. Thank you!
Why thank you so much! It certainly was quite overwhelming, I must say! Cher xo
Awesome to see in life, I bet! Most welcome. 🙂
It really was surreal! I had no idea New Mexico was laden with such beauty! Cher xo
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This looks beautiful! I’ve always wanted to go there – so jealous!
Thank you, Suzie! Yes, it was like something out of a movie! Coming from a place in Canada that is very flat, moving to a place that is very flat…….yep, this was so amazing!! You must come to the US and explore, Suzie! Cher xo
I’d love to – it’s affording the flights that is the problem! I’d love to visit Chicago!
I completely understand my dear! You are always welcome here! It would be brilliant to show you Chicago!! Cher xo
Aww that would be amazing!
It would be amazing for sure! And deep dish pizza, Suzie! 🙂
OMG I did it again. This counting of hues is now driving me crazy. It is like a song like itsy bitsy spider going round in your head all day. LOL 17 and I stopped..
*LOL* *LOL* Oh did you? Well I do appreciate you doing that, as it really does show how colorful this terrain is (but I don’t want you to have the ‘New Mexico song’ in your head all day! *biggest grin* Cher xo
Ha ha ha.I did. I forgot to mention orange is my favorite color so the picture was a welcome a color dream to the eyes of the soul. Now I’ll go purge with a gin and tonig with a twist of lime. Kidding I don’t drink. I would be hungover on one drink or at least feel it for a couple of days lol
Orange is a great color, isn’t it? Yes, a welcome sight indeed. I don’t drink either, so I’d be the same as you! *LOL* Cher xo
LOL and orange is a great color indeed. I buy so many pumpkins at Halloween it is crazy. It is the orange crazy. Now I buy less because there are only me to carve. I have to take out those pumpkin pictures from the past. That would be a hoot.
Oh you should get your photos out! That would be great for you to see your lovely orange color!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Maybe even an orange, pumpkin picture collage? 🙂
That is an idea. I had a white pumpkin one year. He looked creepy. Everyone said it wasn’t a real pumpkin. I usually don’t do this but I think you will enjoy one of my post I did for Halloween.
https://seeingthewhisper.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/the-jackolantern-gone-mad/
I am so glad you shared this link! This is great! Please check it out, everyone! Perfect Halloween post!! I’ve never seen a white pumpkin before, but I’m sure it did look creepy! *LOL* Thank you for sharing this! Perfect! 🙂 Oh, and I didn’t see your post because we just got back from California a few days ago! So I’m glad you are sharing it! 🙂
You’re welcome
Beautiful Cher wow 😀
Isn’t that something, Irene? I was in awe, that’s for sure!! Cher xo
So lovely!
Isn’t it, Tonya? I was so mesmerized at what I was seeing out of the train window!!! Cher xo
I love New Mexico! Lucky you.
Why thank you, Jeanne! I was overwhelmed at its beauty! I’d love to go back and explore more! Cher xo
Cher, it’s a gorgeous scene. You are right – the train must have been moving slowly if you got that clear a shot. Here’s a hint I discovered when I was traveling many years ago: Set your camera to “action” setting. It doesn’t matter then, if you are moving or your subject is moving. You’ll be able to get the best photo. I got some really good shots through the window while the bus we were on was moving!
Why thank you so much for that awesome tip, dear Carol! I had no idea! That is such a great thing to start doing! I hope others read this great comment of yours and follow suit! Cher xo
Anytime, Cher. Glad to help! 🙂
Always appreciated, my dear; thank you! Cher xo
Stunning photo – I don’t know how hot it was but it’s like you can feel the heat through the lens. Just gorgeous 🙂
Why thank you, Haylee! It was difficult to tell if it was hot as we were in the train. However, I was thinking the same as you! It just looks hot, doesn’t it? Cher xo
That is gorgeous, Cher! Reminds me of the red earth in Australia 🙂
Oh does it, Helen? I’ve been to Australia, but I was only on the Gold Coast and didn’t see red earth! How could I go all the way to Australia and not see it? *LOL* Cher xo
LOL That’s okay, Cher – I lived there for seventeen years and didn’t make it to see loads of places! The Gold Coast is very nice, I’m not surprised you were happy to stay there. You do get the reddish earth down south in some areas, though the desert is where it really glows.
I would love to see it, Helen! Yes, the Gold Coast is very nice, but it would have been awesome to see the ‘glowing desert’! Wow! I would love to go back to Australia!! Cher xo
Me too, except for the flying to get there…
Ah yes, Helen! *LOL* That is a long, long haul, isn’t it??
Yes, a bit too long for me at the moment!
I know exactly what you mean! Although I flew Qantas and was utterly thrilled with them! (did I spell that correctly? There’s always that wanting to stick a ‘u’ in there! ) 😉 Cher xo
You did! It’s very tempting to stick in the ‘u’, that’s for sure. The best flight I think I had from Australia was with Emirates, their planes are so new and a good entertainment system too 🙂
It is, isn’t it? *LOL* Ah, I’ve never flown that airline before. They’ve been showing a commercial here in the US with Jennifer Aniston aboard; apparently they have showers on their aircraft! My goodness!!
Yes, we have that commercial too – the showers are only for people up at the pointy end – poor old sardine class don’t get those amenities (although they did give out hot towels periodically, I remember) LOL. I think that’s on the A380 – I just flew on one of those coming back from San Francisco. They are so big you can’t figure out how they get off the ground!
Oh I love that, “the pointy end”! That’s hilarious! I have a name for sardine class (which is also great!); I call it, “steerage class”! If you were getting a hot towel periodically, I can’t even imagine what the ‘pointy end people’ were getting; gold flaked cereal, perhaps? 😉
Oh, I’m sure – and champagne in crystal glasses (after their shower and foot rub) LOL One day, if I sell enough books, maybe I’ll get to experience it for myself…
It sounds fantastic!! Wow! Then you must sell enough books to do that very thing, Helen! You certainly deserve it, my dear!!
Thanks Cher, you too xx
Sounds like a brilliant idea!! Thank you, Helen! P.S. I hope you get up to the church sometime; I’d love to hear all about it!! 🙂 Cher xo
I’ll let you know xx
Yes, please do!! xo