As you climb the mountain almost on a switch the evergreens suddenly give way to deciduous trees creating a dramatic change in a scenery. Available in all sizes, order name SM-002
Winter covers the trails with snow. While the pathway is frozen the autumn leaves adding a splash of fall color to the somber winter day. Available in all sizes, order name SM-003
Just as the mountains ridges swells in areas the forest itself has swells in trees as well. Available in all sizes, order name SM-004
At the Southern end of the mountains the forests give way to shrubbery the city becomes a dot upon the horizon. Available in all sizes, order name SM-005
One of the best parts of the hike is the moment you cross the crest. Suddenly the ground gives way and you see an entire mountainside in front of you and the fields rolling in the distance. Available in all sizes, order name SM-006
The rolling foothills covered in brush give way to shadowed hills which in turn give way to the sunlit peaks. Available in all sizes, order name SM-007
As the sun sets the ridges one by one turn pink in the setting rays. By waiting you can watch as the hills all turn colors before giving away to the night sky. Available in all sizes, order name SM-008
In winter instead of hiking up without the right equipment it will become more of a crawl up the mountain. That might be from personal experience... That said the deep blue, snow filled mountains and the tree off in the distance beckoning were all worth the crawl. Available in all sizes, order name SM-009
Meandering through the forest the branches of the tree move to frame the mountains in the distance. The vapor from the previous rainfall creating a shimmering veil almost as if I’m photographing a mirage far away. Available in all sizes, order name SM-010
In this photo the fickleness of the weather gets shown. Warm full sun greets me at the trail head, yet rain clouds promise a shower for anyone rash enough to head up the mountains this particular afternoon. Available in all sizes, order name SM-011
A lovely little scene of the layers of the mountain side as the layers fade to the distance help showing the vastness of chances to hike and explore. Available in all sizes, order name SM-012
A forest grows tall in the shade of the Sandia Mountains, yet the peaks of the mountain range still stand above the forest it shelters. Available in all sizes, order name SM-001