Super Sunset 2_5_21

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Jabo

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

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Jabo

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

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Sunset 2_2_21

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Jabo

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

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Jabo

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 that blow over the mountains.

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Final January miscellany 1_31_21

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Jabo

Collection of cloud shots taken on the iPhone in January.

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Misty Mountains 1_27_21

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Jabo

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 over the horizon.

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Sunset 1_23_21

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Jabo

Storm is moving in and the clouds are moving fast.

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Galisteo Basin Preserve hike 1_22_21

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Jabo

Getting out in Nature before next week’s storms arrive.

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Sunset 1_21_21

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Jabo

This afternoon’s cloud patterns were looking like it would be a spectacular sunset, so I loaded up the gear and drove out to the nearby Galisteo Basin Preserve and found a nice hill to set up on. Sadly, the clouds began to disappear as the sun went down. Still got some nice shots though. Then I got a nice one from the driveway and one of the lights of Los Alamos from the portal. Sometimes you can’t beat stayin’ put.

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Inauguration 1_20_21

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Jabo

I enjoyed Biden’s speech and I thought it struck the perfect tone for his new presidency. But for me… Amanda Gorman’s poem was the highlight. It was an amazing, uplifting and inspiring end to the ceremony.

It ushers in the return of verse, music, and the light of all the other creative arts that have been sadly missing from our Capital of late. And that makes me the happiest and most full of hope on this Inauguration Day.

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