Photo albums by TheBlindHog

<body> <h1><a href="http://jalbum.net/users/TheBlindHog">TheBlindHog's albums</a></h1> <strong>I am fortunate to live in the rugged, yet beautiful landscape that is New Mexico. With six distinct geographic regions, New Mexico offers a variety of terrain and climate that includes the southern rocky mountains of the north, the southern high plains of the southeast, and the Colorado Plateau of the northwest. Predominant on almost any New Mexican horizon will be some evidence of volcanic activity. New Mexico has a tri-cultural heritage, and examples of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo influences abound. Archaeological sites featuring pre-Colombian pueblo ruins of magnificent proportion are sprinkled throughout the state. Notable examples can be found at the 34,000 acre Chaco Canyon National Park and the Aztec National Park in the Four Corners region of New Mexico. The Spanish were the first Europeans to explore New Mexico, and examples of Spanish influences are reflected in place names, religious practices, and local traditions that are observed to this day. A modern observance of international repute comes every October, when thousands of brightly-colored balloons take flight at the world’s most photographed event: Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta. The event stretches over two weeks, and a typical day will feature the near simultaneous launch of more than 700 balloons from around the world, many of them imaginatively wrought “special shape” balloons. Other Albuquerque attractions include the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway and Sandia Peak Ski Area, Petroglyph National Monument, a burgeoning film industry, and a thriving remnant of old Route 66 replete with period and modern art deco architectural treasures. To the north of Albuquerque lies the more renowned state capitol. Santa Fe is a storied city that already inhabits a very large space in the national consciousness. Long-time home to artists and movie stars of international fame, it remains a vibrant and bustling center for arts and entertainment of all stripes and flavors. Among its many attractions are its luxury hotels, thriving artist’s community and busy art galleries, and its many museums and historic places on the National Register.</strong> <dl> <dt>Gear</dt> <dd>Pentax K20D Pentax K110D Pentax 645 Medium Format Film Camera</dd> <dt>City</dt> <dd>Albuquerque</dd> <dt>Country</dt> <dd>United States</dd> <dt>Joined</dt> <dd>Oct 25, 2009</dd> </dl> </body>