A taste of that big sky.

by chuckofish

As my mother said on Monday, it was a busy and fun weekend. I would be remiss if I didn’t note that my family and friends really made me feel loved and special for my birthday and I am grateful. It was a lovely weekend and party and I enjoyed it immensely.

Naturally, after such a wild weekend, I was off to New Mexico for a photoshoot at a coal mine. I hadn’t been to New Mexico in quite awhile and had forgotten how beautiful and striking the scenery is.

Of course, traveling for work (and photoshoots) sounds so glamorous but in reality, it is hard work. Especially when you have to wear steel-toed boots. Regardless, it was a treat to get out of the office. We had perfect weather and the guys at the mine were nice and helpful. It is always amazing to see the reclamation areas–former coal pits that have been returned to nature! We saw several herds of elk grazing and drinking the water.

The short trip also got me very excited for the upcoming trip to Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon.

Enjoy the weekend!