Yearly Archives: 2021

Winter storm 2_16_21

A good 2 – 3 inches so far and it’s still snowing lightly. Lots of birds at the feeder and bird bath. A welcome storm for us in New Mexico but those in Texas suffering with Arctic cold and power … Continue reading

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Storm 2_13_21

Big Winter storm coming in! Let’s hope it brings lots of moisture.

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Contrail and sunset 2_9_21

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Super Sunset 2_5_21

I almost missed the best sunset of 2021 so far. Looked out the window and grabbed the camera to get the shots. Like most sunsets, the best was over in a few minutes.

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Sunset 2_3_21

So far… it’s three for three for nice sunsets in February!

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Sunset 2_2_21

Nice mix of stratus, cirrus and cumulus clouds for tonight’s show. After all… what’s a sunset without clouds?

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Clouds 2_1_21

Lenticular clouds over the Sangre de Cristos Mt.s and altocumulus clouds (with raven) at sunset. At first glance, lenticular clouds appear stationary and relatively motionless… but the time lapse below shows they are a product of howling high altitude winds … Continue reading

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Final January miscellany 1_31_21

Collection of cloud shots taken on the iPhone in January.

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Misty Mountains 1_27_21

In Winter, we usually get a temperture inversion over the Rio Grande Valley. Cold upper level air traps warm air trying to rise up. So the smoke from all the fires folks are using to keep warm, will settle low … Continue reading

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Sunset 1_23_21

Storm is moving in and the clouds are moving fast.

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