BlogHide Resteemsthewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 6 years agoDusk on the Rio GrandeFirst night in a new camp site on the river. Is that Mars I see in the sky? @cahlen Steepshot | IPFS | Google Play | IOSthewizard.photos (37)in nomad • 6 years agoCooking Steaks with the Nomad ManHanging out with my buddy @nomadman cooking some steak and beans over the hot coals on the shore of the Rio Grande. Steepshot | IPFS | Google Play | IOSthewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 6 years agoCamp Site on the Rio GrandeThis is my new campsite on the Rio Grande near Truth or Consequences in New Mexico. I was shocked to find nobody out here... it's like beachfront property! Infinite drinking water, swimming, and…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 6 years agoSunset Over Las Cruces, NMI've been taking a lot of sunset photos lately. It's hard to resist in a place like New Mexico where every night takes your breath away in a completely new way. @cahlen Steepshot | IPFS…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 6 years agoGypsum Sand Dunes at White Sands National MonumentVisited the White Sands National Monument today. It's amazing how a flat dirty desert instantly turns into towering white dunes of sand with no warning. @cahlen Steepshot | IPFS |…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 6 years agoFire in the Sky Over Sitting Bull CanyonEnjoying my very own sunset with nobody around for miles. @cahlen Steepshot | IPFS | Google Playthewizard.photos (37)in smartphonephotography • 6 years agoCooking Dinner in the WildernessCooking some rice with a few sticks and twigs I found lying around. Rocket Stoves are the way to go! @cahlen Steepshot | IPFS | Google Playthewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 6 years agoSitting Bull Canyon in New MexicoVisiting the Sitting Bull Canyon with @nomadman for a few days. Thanks to @vanholio for the excellent location recommendation! Steepshot | IPFS | Google Playthewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 6 years agoMorning on the Pecos RiverI'm visiting southern New Mexico near the Carlsbad Caverns for a few days. First stop is along the Pekos River. I slept on top of my truck to avoid rattlesnakes and was greeted with this view upon…thewizard.photos (37)in photography • 7 years agoStone Ruins in Jemez Springs, NMI visited the Jemez Historic Site with a friend yesterday. These are the remains of a small Native American village from the early 1600s. Steepshot | IPFS | Google Playthewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoHot Springs at Bodhi Manda Zen CenterOne of the things I've missed most in the 15 or so years since I was training to be a Zen Monk at the monastery in Jemez Springs is the tranquil Hot Springs available on site. So nice to return to…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoThe Jemez River in New MexicoI just arrived back in Jemez Springs after over a decade. Once upon a time I trained to be a Zen Monk here at the monastery in the tiny town. Memories! @cahlen Steepshot | IPFS |…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoThe Organ Mountains in New MexicoThe Organ Mountains of New Mexico a few hours before sunset. This is my latest campsite while touring the Southwest United States living in my truck. Steepshot | IPFS | Google Playthewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoSunrise at Indian Bread Rocks in ArizonaThe sun had risen about 30 minutes earlier, but it decided to hide behind a rock to do it all over again. I can understand, it was a glorious sunrise! @cahlen Steepshot | IPFS | Google…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoMorning at Indian Bread Rocks in ArizonaI climbed the mountains behind my campsite early this morning because they were blocking my view of the Blood Moon eclipse. Unfortunately there was always another mountain once at the top, but I…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoSunrise at Saddle Mountain in ArizonaI woke up after my first night at Saddle Mountain to this beautiful sunset. I'm really loving the deserts of Arizona! Steepshot | IPFS | Google Playthewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoSunset at Saddle Mountain in ArizonaThis was taken my first night at Saddle Mountain in Arizona. It's my favorite camping site while living in my truck so far! I was able to use Four Wheel Driver to get deeper into the wilderness…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoAnimal Burrow in Las Cienegas in ArizonaI'm finding tons of mounds with large holes burrowed by an unknown animal in Las Cienegas in Southern Arizona. I'm guessing they are rabbits because I spooked one in the grass when I woke up this…thewizard.photos (37)in landscapephotography • 7 years agoThe Grassy Hills of Las Cienegas in ArizonaThis small region of southern Arizona is covered in tall grass, and stands out in stark contrast to the cactus covered deserts which surround the area in all directions. I felt like I had suddenly…thewizard.photos (37)in photography • 7 years agoArriving at Lake Ingalls After a Long HikeAfter a long rocky hike where we lost the trail several times, we come upon the lake we seek! It's stunning alive the Lake Ingalls feels compared to the barren rocky landscape which surrounds it.…