Sunrise
Lichen on a lava rock
Sandias under a clear sky near Tristan’s house.
Sun over the edge of the lava flow.
Moon at midnight
Moon over black lace trees at midnight.
Lichen Lava
Sunrise
Lichen on a lava rock
Sandias under a clear sky near Tristan’s house.
Sun over the edge of the lava flow.
Moon at midnight
Moon over black lace trees at midnight.
Off Center & Not Even 
So beautiful! Thank you, Tim!
That lava rock was quite colorful! So pretty!
Thanks, Nancy.
That moon was spectacular 🤗🥰
Thanks, Becky.
I love all of these, too hard to choose a favorite!
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
The amazing lichen on a lava rock seems to embody parts from all today’s photos!
Lichen liking lava and everything else on Christmas day. Thanks, Marina.
beautiful,.. Just the thing to see today.
Thanks, Shey. I would assume you get lots of lichen in you area.
Oh indeed… at times the garden is full of it…..
Interesting picture of the lichen and for the Sandias shot, wow !
Thanks, Rudi.
Those are all beautiful images, Tim. I especially like the scene in the last photo. It was overcast up here last night, but the moon so bright, above the clouds that everything was dimly illuminated.
I love lichens! My favorite ones are in the genus Caldonia, especially the pixie cup lichens. Their green trumpets seem to blast good cheer.
That should read genus Cladonia
Thanks, Lavinia. Still clear and cold here.
The lichen on the lava rock is interesting. I am just finishing off a story about a volcanic eruption.
There are three ancient volcanoes that made the lava flow the lichen is on. We have several ancient volcanoes in NM that left some of the largest calderas in the USA and the world. Most of them have lava domes and a lot of geothermal activity, but they are considered inactive volcanoes.
Fascinating, how nice that you can visit them
PS, I finally got a camera.
Cool! What did you get?
Cannon EOS R50. It comes with the 18 – 45 lens and I also got the 100 – 400 lens for birds. It is entry level but a nice upgrade from my iphone.
That will do you well. Funny how I hardly use my pro DSLR equipment these days, and use the iPhone instead.
I use my iPhone as it’s handy. I wanted the camera for birds and insects where I need the bigger lens.we are planning a trip to Giants Castle in August to see the bearded vultures.
You need a bigger lens and sensor for birds.
So beautiful ! Happy end of the year to you and your family !
Thanks, Firenz.
Wow, stars of the night. How gorgeous Phil❣️
Thanks, Cindy.
Welcome, TIM ❣️❣️❣️🤗
Tim.. that would be but makes up for you calling me Holly at times.. 😹. Damn it happens❤️
Easy to get mixed up.
with the jillion blogs we follow.. thanks ❣️
So beautiful!!! That was the Full Cold Moon…cool stuff! 🌕📸
Thanks, Samantha.
My breath caught with each image. So much beauty in that blue, blue sky above the Sandias.
Thanks, Dale.
Wow! That first shot and the blue sky! So good … love your work!
Thanks, Julie. How’s summer on the farm?
Summer on the farm is great .. just the right mix so far of sun and rain!
Great!
I’m likin’ the lichen shot, Tim!
Stole the sunrise tree shot.
Great shots.
It looks quite desert -y out there? xx
Thanks, Resa.