New Mexico Places

FASCINATING PLACES

I apologize for listing these two sites and not providing any photos.  I did take pictures at both places, but I have misplaced them.  They were not particularly good pictures in any event.

Very Large Array.  The VLA is a very well known, yet little-visited New Mexico site.  It does AMAZING research, staring into the depths of the universe.  It was featured prominently in the movie “Contact.”  Stop in at the visitor center to learn more about the site.  This is a great place to photograph the dishes against the night sky.  ADVICE: Take your lunch and take your time.  There are no services near the telescope.  The dishes move on rails, depending on what they are looking for and at.  So don’t expect them to always be at the same locations.

Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Tracks.  This is really more a fascinating quick hike than it is a photography destination.  The dinosaur tracks are the main attraction, at the end of a short hike.  They are easy to photograph, but they are not situated against a compelling backdrop.  The lake is a reservoir, and not a photogenic one at that.  Still, if you happen to be in the area, it is well worth the short hike.  This would be a great mid-day site to visit between better locations for sunrise and sunset.