These young men are all on active duty in the USAF and were home for the holidays. It was a pleasure to photograph them!

This is one of the “secret” hideaways around Albuquerque. At the very west end of the Montaño bridge, on the south side, there is a parking area which leads to trailheads along the Rio Grande. Some years ago there was a fire which destroyed some trees here and someone came up with the idea of turning some expert wood carvers loose on the dead tree branches to give then a new artistic life.

Canon 5D, Mark II

Geese taking off on a flight from the Rio Grande Nature Center

The migratory waterways are pretty full this time of year (November) – going south, of course. Here some geese splash across the water and take flight.

Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, 280 mm lens, shutter speed 1/800

Sunny October afternoon in Old Town plaza

Two gents enjoying the late October sun in the Old Town plaza.

This is a digital black and white image made with the Canon 5D Mark II, and using the 16 – 35 mm f/2.8L super wide zoom

Cast and crew of "Crash" volunteer to serve the homeless

The cast and crew of “Crash” the hit TV series on the Starz network has been filming in Albuquerque, now in its second season. Having used the Noon Day Ministry as a set several times during the season, actor Ross McCall (third in, with white cap, serving food) suggested that the producer sponsor a volunteer event where the cast and crew serve a Saturday meal at Noon Day. Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight; second in) and Jake McLaughlin (In The Valley of Elah; first server), along with other stars, producer, director and union crew members also volunteered to participate.

Its another example of the movie industry in New Mexico giving back to the community.