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 primary interesting feature in the chapel is the Miraculous Staircase. There are many myths about how it ended up in the church. One curious thing to note about it is that it has no nails and glue that keep it intact. You will also notice that there is no support structure that safeguards it against crumbling from its 20 foot elevation.

For photographers looking primarily for wildlife, the best location to be in is the Santa Fe Ski Basin. This gem lies only a short distance from town. With a simple looking yet significantly challenging terrain, it attracts tons of adventurists each 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 place worth checking out is Ghost Ranch. It is located close to an hour northwest of town. You will certainly appreciate its beauty as soon as you get onsite. There are coyotes and western diamondbacks that sprawl the landscapes. Be sure to film from a safe distance to stay safe from snake bites.

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 formation arose from volcanic activity that took place about 6 million years ago. The rocks harbor diverse species of monitor lizards. The cliff faces also provided safe locations for bald eagles to make their nests and leave their young ones as they search for food.

The Chama River caps it all. It cuts across the state, providing water to the many species of wildlife in its path. The surrounding lush vegetation makes one mistakenly think the place is not a desert.




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