Sandia mountains

Sandia mountains, Albuquerque

Full moon coming up over the Sandia Mountains. Shot from just above the bosque, West of Bernalillo, with graduated ND +2 filter.

It's no secret that when it comes to sunsets, Albuquerque puts on one of the most brilliant,

Sandia Mountains!

Look East at the Sandia mountains in Albuquerque, New Mexico. . . . #NewMexico #newmexicolife #NewMexicoLove #newmexicophotographer #newmexicoartist...

The Watermelon Mountains (Sandia Mtns) at sunset

If you have ever wondered why I have so many Sandia Mountain photos, well the reason is pretty clear. They are majestic, look different from many angles, catch the light from the setting sun in a vibrant and magical way and they are in my own back yard! I sell more Sandia Mountain prints than any other image I've shot. I've shipped prints of the Sandias to homes all over the United States. Many of my print buyers have either lived in Albuquerque for a period of time and miss seeing the…

"Gateway to Forever" by Lee Clarke Schuyler 1963. Oil. size 18x24. This is a painting of the Corrales Cemetery. From the collection of Ray & Trudie Barreras. After the move back to the...

Sandias with sage

Sandia means watermelon on Spanish and here you can see why these mountains were named the Sandia Mountains. As the sun is setting the mountains look like a slice of watermelon. October 26, 2007

Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque

Another example of the reason the mountains were named "sandías" --Spanish for "watermelons."

Sandia Mountain gets it’s name from turning the color of a ...

View of the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, NM. Believe the picture was taken from the Far Northeast Heights near Academy and Tramway.

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Sandia mountains

Sandia Mountains Albuquerque, New Mexico Views like no other. Stunning shot! Photo @beckley7cr7.