October, 2015

Sunset On Orange Hill

New Mexico Oct 2015

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.  🙂

  53 comments for “Sunset On Orange Hill”

  1. photobyjohnbo
    October 27, 2015 at 10:14 am

    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. 😀

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    • seaangel4444
      October 27, 2015 at 10:16 am

      Really John? I was blown away by ALL the color! Please feel free to show her these pics! *LOL* Cher xo

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  2. kcg1974
    October 27, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Such a stunning sight. Thank you!

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  3. suzie81speaks
    October 27, 2015 at 10:39 am

    This looks beautiful! I’ve always wanted to go there – so jealous!

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    • seaangel4444
      October 27, 2015 at 10:49 am

      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

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      • suzie81speaks
        October 27, 2015 at 10:56 am

        I’d love to – it’s affording the flights that is the problem! I’d love to visit Chicago!

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      • seaangel4444
        October 27, 2015 at 10:58 am

        I completely understand my dear! You are always welcome here! It would be brilliant to show you Chicago!! Cher xo

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      • suzie81speaks
        October 27, 2015 at 12:11 pm

        Aww that would be amazing!

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      • seaangel4444
        October 27, 2015 at 12:24 pm

        It would be amazing for sure! And deep dish pizza, Suzie! 🙂

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  4. thespiritkeepers
    October 27, 2015 at 11:02 am

    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..

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    • seaangel4444
      October 27, 2015 at 11:04 am

      *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

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      • thespiritkeepers
        October 27, 2015 at 11:20 am

        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

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      • seaangel4444
        October 27, 2015 at 11:25 am

        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

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      • thespiritkeepers
        October 27, 2015 at 11:28 am

        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.

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      • seaangel4444
        October 27, 2015 at 11:30 am

        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? 🙂

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      • thespiritkeepers
        October 27, 2015 at 11:34 am

        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/

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      • seaangel4444
        October 27, 2015 at 11:39 am

        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! 🙂

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      • thespiritkeepers
        October 27, 2015 at 11:43 am

        You’re welcome

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  5. IreneDesign2011
    October 27, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Beautiful Cher wow 😀

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    • seaangel4444
      October 27, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      Isn’t that something, Irene? I was in awe, that’s for sure!! Cher xo

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  6. Fourth Generation Farmgirl
    October 27, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    So lovely!

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    • seaangel4444
      October 27, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Isn’t it, Tonya? I was so mesmerized at what I was seeing out of the train window!!! Cher xo

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  7. Jeanne
    October 27, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    I love New Mexico! Lucky you.

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    • seaangel4444
      October 27, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      Why thank you, Jeanne! I was overwhelmed at its beauty! I’d love to go back and explore more! Cher xo

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  8. Sunshinebright
    October 27, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    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!

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    • seaangel4444
      October 27, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      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

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  9. Haylee
    October 29, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Stunning photo – I don’t know how hot it was but it’s like you can feel the heat through the lens. Just gorgeous 🙂

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    • seaangel4444
      October 29, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      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

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  10. Helen Jones
    November 17, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    That is gorgeous, Cher! Reminds me of the red earth in Australia 🙂

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    • seaangel4444
      November 17, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      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

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      • Helen Jones
        November 18, 2015 at 7:31 am

        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.

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      • seaangel4444
        November 18, 2015 at 8:34 am

        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

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      • Helen Jones
        November 18, 2015 at 8:35 am

        Me too, except for the flying to get there…

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      • seaangel4444
        November 18, 2015 at 8:40 am

        Ah yes, Helen! *LOL* That is a long, long haul, isn’t it??

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      • Helen Jones
        November 18, 2015 at 8:43 am

        Yes, a bit too long for me at the moment!

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      • seaangel4444
        November 18, 2015 at 8:45 am

        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

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      • Helen Jones
        November 18, 2015 at 8:56 am

        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 🙂

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      • seaangel4444
        November 18, 2015 at 8:59 am

        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!!

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      • Helen Jones
        November 18, 2015 at 9:58 am

        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!

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      • seaangel4444
        November 18, 2015 at 10:41 am

        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? 😉

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      • Helen Jones
        November 18, 2015 at 1:33 pm

        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…

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      • seaangel4444
        November 18, 2015 at 2:56 pm

        It sounds fantastic!! Wow! Then you must sell enough books to do that very thing, Helen! You certainly deserve it, my dear!!

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      • Helen Jones
        November 18, 2015 at 2:57 pm

        Thanks Cher, you too xx

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      • seaangel4444
        November 18, 2015 at 3:00 pm

        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

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      • Helen Jones
        November 18, 2015 at 3:57 pm

        I’ll let you know xx

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      • seaangel4444
        November 18, 2015 at 4:24 pm

        Yes, please do!! xo

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