Best Places To Film Wildlife Photography Santa Fe NM

By Dennis Baker


Without a doubt, many photographers usually struggle to find the right locations for capturing their awe inspiring shots. If filming in New Mexico is part of your bucket list, you can find solace in the fact that there are many options on the table. Many of the locations covered here are recommended for wildlife photography Santa Fe NM.

The first attraction you will notice upon reaching the town is the Loretto Chapel. It is situated a few blocks down the Plaza. Its history dates back decades. Despite its rich history, with ties to France, it is rather small in size.

The point of attraction in the church is the Miraculous Staircase. There are many stories about how the staircase came to be. For one, it was constructed without glue or nails. It also lacks a visible central support system despite its 20 foot height.

For those purely looking for wildlife, the Santa Fe Ski Basin is the place to be. It only takes a short drive to get to this New Mexican gem. Its terrain is simplistic but punishing, attracting lots of adventurists every year.

Snipping a memorable shot all boils down to timing. You basically have to keep track of the position of the sun all the time. If the sun hits the lens directly, you are never going to get a good shot. 5PM onward is the most opportune time to film. By then, the sunlight will not be much of a nuisance and many nighttime animals will have begun to venture out of their hiding spots.

Another location that is never short of flora and fauna is Ghost Ranch. It takes approximately one hour to get to and is situated to the northwest of the town. The surrounding landscapes are amazing to view. On an ordinary day, you should be able to come across one or two Western Diamondback rattlesnakes and coyotes. Just be careful enough to avoid getting bitten.

Originally, the ranch owners had planned to make the ranch a haven for relaxation and conferencing. Georgia OKeeffe, a massively successful artist, spent her developmental days in it. A number of her most famous pieces may have actually been thought of in the ranch. You can easily tell this from her famous landscape paintings.

No one ever leaves this area without visiting the Tent Rocks. It is a natural rock formation located 1 hour west of town. It gives you the feeling of being in planet Mars. The surrounding rock formations are simply out of a science fiction movie.

The rocks were formed due to volcanic activity that took place over 6 million years ago. There are plenty of monitor lizards that periodically duck in between them. Bald eagles also rule the skies and have their nests high up the cliff faces to safeguard their eggs from predators.

Last is the Chama River. It traverses most of the state, bringing with it life saving water to the flora and fauna along its course. You might be tempted to think you are not in a desert thanks to the dense vegetation growing by the riverside.




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