Top Spots To Shoot Wildlife Photography Santa Fe NM

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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.

The first attraction you will notice upon reaching the town is the Loretto Chapel. It is situated a few blocks down the Plaza. Its history dates back decades. Despite its rich history, with ties to France, it is rather small in size.

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.

A short drive away from this chapel is an area synonymous with wildlife, the Santa Fe Ski Basin. It is regarded by many as the ultimate location for nature filming in New Mexico. The simplistic yet punishing terrain draws adventure enthusiasts to the area year in year out.

Snipping a memorable shot all boils down to timing. You basically have to keep track of the position of the sun all the time. If the sun hits the lens directly, you are never going to get a good shot. 5PM onward is the most opportune time to film. By then, the sunlight will not be much of a nuisance and many nighttime animals will have begun to venture out of their hiding spots.

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.

No one ever leaves this area without visiting the Tent Rocks. It is a natural rock formation located 1 hour west of town. It gives you the feeling of being in planet Mars. The surrounding rock formations are simply out of a science fiction movie.

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 completes the list. It runs through a pretty descent chunk of the state, providing much needed water to the plants and animals in its path. For a second, you might forget you are in the desert owing to the lush green vegetation dotting the river banks.




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