Although it has neither been seen nor photographed by as many people or in as many ways as the Grand Canyon, the Rio Grande and its gorge is northern New Mexico's jewel. The massive volcanic area through which the river carved and altered the landscape, some 242,5000 acres, was named a National Monument this March. From south to north, there are multiple approaches and ways to view it. Two overlooks along Highway 68 north from Espanola to Taos are stunning, but the second of these provides almost a roller coaster effect of rising and then sinking slightly, revealing the Gorge in a truly stunning way. It literally takes your breath away, if just for a moment.
North of the Gorge Bridge, there are a number of overlooks and camp sites which offer totally different visions of the area.
However you choose to view El Rio, I highly recommend this time of year. It is a bit cooler, and the light is perfect for photographing the Gorge and the bridge as well.
until next Monday,
DB
a passion for the image
It's good to see your take on El Rio. I'm taken by the shot with the fall colors on the foreground and of the shadows giving shape to the chasm, a glimpse of fall that will be soon upon us.
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