Ashley Fetner Fine Art Photography

Located in north-central New Mexico between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Tent Rocks is a very unique geological area that has been designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The Bureau of Land Management in partnership with the Pueblo de Cochiti, the University of New Mexico and Sandoval County protects the geologic, scenic and cultural values of this area. In 2001 Kasha-Katuwe was designated a National Monument by President Bill Clinton. In the Keresan langue of the Pueblo de Cochiti, Kasha-Katuwe means “white cliffs”. These cone-shaped tent rock formations are the results of volcanic eruptions that occurred six to seven million years ago and left pumice, ash and tuff deposits over one thousand feet thick. As the result of the layering of volcanic material you have bands of grey, beige and pink colored rocks. In the 14th and 15th centuries several large ancestral pueblos were established in this area and their descendents, the Pueblo de Cochiti, continue to live here today. The 5,610 acres ranges in elevation from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet. Surrounding, on top, and clinging to the rock crevices are a variety of plants and trees. Manzanita, an evergreen bush with a pink-white flower, Indian Paintbrush, Apache Plume, Rabbitbush and Desert Marigold are some of the desert plants seen in the area. Ponderosa Pine and Pinon-Juniper provides a habitat for Elk, Mule Deer, and Wild Turkey at the higher elevations. Coyotes are prevalent and along the trails you will see chipmunks, rabbits and squirrels. Depending on the season, bird watchers can view Red-tailed Hawks, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, House Finches, Violet-Green Swallows, and Hepatic Tanagers and occasionally a Golden Eagle will soar above the cliffs. Both segments of The National Recreational Trail are foot travel only. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is rated as an easy trail. The more difficult is the Canyon Trail, a 1.5 mile trail up a narrow canyon with a steep 630 foot climb to the mesa on top. The extraordinary views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley are well worth the effort of the climb.

Kay

Located in north-central New Mexico between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Tent Rocks is a very unique geological area that has been designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The Bureau of Land Management in partnership with the Pueblo de Cochiti, the University of New Mexico and Sandoval County protects the geologic, scenic and cultural values of this area. In 2001 Kasha-Katuwe was designated a National Monument by President Bill Clinton. In the Keresan langue of the Pueblo de Cochiti, Kasha-Katuwe means “white cliffs”. These cone-shaped tent rock formations are the results of volcanic eruptions that occurred six to seven million years ago and left pumice, ash and tuff deposits over one thousand feet thick. As the result of the layering of volcanic material you have bands of grey, beige and pink colored rocks. In the 14th and 15th centuries several large ancestral pueblos were established in this area and their descendents, the Pueblo de Cochiti, continue to live here today. The 5,610 acres ranges in elevation from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet. Surrounding, on top, and clinging to the rock crevices are a variety of plants and trees. Manzanita, an evergreen bush with a pink-white flower, Indian Paintbrush, Apache Plume, Rabbitbush and Desert Marigold are some of the desert plants seen in the area. Ponderosa Pine and Pinon-Juniper provides a habitat for Elk, Mule Deer, and Wild Turkey at the higher elevations. Coyotes are prevalent and along the trails you will see chipmunks, rabbits and squirrels. Depending on the season, bird watchers can view Red-tailed Hawks, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, House Finches, Violet-Green Swallows, and Hepatic Tanagers and occasionally a Golden Eagle will soar above the cliffs. Both segments of The National Recreational Trail are foot travel only. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is rated as an easy trail. The more difficult is the Canyon Trail, a 1.5 mile trail up a narrow canyon with a steep 630 foot climb to the mesa on top. The extraordinary views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley are well worth the effort of the climb.

Kay

Located in north-central New Mexico between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Tent Rocks is a very unique geological area that has been designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The Bureau of Land Management in partnership with the Pueblo de Cochiti, the University of New Mexico and Sandoval County protects the geologic, scenic and cultural values of this area. In 2001 Kasha-Katuwe was designated a National Monument by President Bill Clinton. In the Keresan langue of the Pueblo de Cochiti, Kasha-Katuwe means “white cliffs”. These cone-shaped tent rock formations are the results of volcanic eruptions that occurred six to seven million years ago and left pumice, ash and tuff deposits over one thousand feet thick. As the result of the layering of volcanic material you have bands of grey, beige and pink colored rocks. In the 14th and 15th centuries several large ancestral pueblos were established in this area and their descendents, the Pueblo de Cochiti, continue to live here today. The 5,610 acres ranges in elevation from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet. Surrounding, on top, and clinging to the rock crevices are a variety of plants and trees. Manzanita, an evergreen bush with a pink-white flower, Indian Paintbrush, Apache Plume, Rabbitbush and Desert Marigold are some of the desert plants seen in the area. Ponderosa Pine and Pinon-Juniper provides a habitat for Elk, Mule Deer, and Wild Turkey at the higher elevations. Coyotes are prevalent and along the trails you will see chipmunks, rabbits and squirrels. Depending on the season, bird watchers can view Red-tailed Hawks, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, House Finches, Violet-Green Swallows, and Hepatic Tanagers and occasionally a Golden Eagle will soar above the cliffs. Both segments of The National Recreational Trail are foot travel only. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is rated as an easy trail. The more difficult is the Canyon Trail, a 1.5 mile trail up a narrow canyon with a steep 630 foot climb to the mesa on top. The extraordinary views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley are well worth the effort of the climb.

Kay

Located in north-central New Mexico between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Tent Rocks is a very unique geological area that has been designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The Bureau of Land Management in partnership with the Pueblo de Cochiti, the University of New Mexico and Sandoval County protects the geologic, scenic and cultural values of this area. In 2001 Kasha-Katuwe was designated a National Monument by President Bill Clinton. In the Keresan langue of the Pueblo de Cochiti, Kasha-Katuwe means “white cliffs”. These cone-shaped tent rock formations are the results of volcanic eruptions that occurred six to seven million years ago and left pumice, ash and tuff deposits over one thousand feet thick. As the result of the layering of volcanic material you have bands of grey, beige and pink colored rocks. In the 14th and 15th centuries several large ancestral pueblos were established in this area and their descendents, the Pueblo de Cochiti, continue to live here today. The 5,610 acres ranges in elevation from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet. Surrounding, on top, and clinging to the rock crevices are a variety of plants and trees. Manzanita, an evergreen bush with a pink-white flower, Indian Paintbrush, Apache Plume, Rabbitbush and Desert Marigold are some of the desert plants seen in the area. Ponderosa Pine and Pinon-Juniper provides a habitat for Elk, Mule Deer, and Wild Turkey at the higher elevations. Coyotes are prevalent and along the trails you will see chipmunks, rabbits and squirrels. Depending on the season, bird watchers can view Red-tailed Hawks, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, House Finches, Violet-Green Swallows, and Hepatic Tanagers and occasionally a Golden Eagle will soar above the cliffs. Both segments of The National Recreational Trail are foot travel only. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is rated as an easy trail. The more difficult is the Canyon Trail, a 1.5 mile trail up a narrow canyon with a steep 630 foot climb to the mesa on top. The extraordinary views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley are well worth the effort of the climb.

 Kay

Located in north-central New Mexico between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Tent Rocks is a very unique geological area that has been designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The Bureau of Land Management in partnership with the Pueblo de Cochiti, the University of New Mexico and Sandoval County protects the geologic, scenic and cultural values of this area. In 2001 Kasha-Katuwe was designated a National Monument by President Bill Clinton. In the Keresan langue of the Pueblo de Cochiti, Kasha-Katuwe means “white cliffs”. These cone-shaped tent rock formations are the results of volcanic eruptions that occurred six to seven million years ago and left pumice, ash and tuff deposits over one thousand feet thick. As the result of the layering of volcanic material you have bands of grey, beige and pink colored rocks. In the 14th and 15th centuries several large ancestral pueblos were established in this area and their descendents, the Pueblo de Cochiti, continue to live here today. The 5,610 acres ranges in elevation from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet. Surrounding, on top, and clinging to the rock crevices are a variety of plants and trees. Manzanita, an evergreen bush with a pink-white flower, Indian Paintbrush, Apache Plume, Rabbitbush and Desert Marigold are some of the desert plants seen in the area. Ponderosa Pine and Pinon-Juniper provides a habitat for Elk, Mule Deer, and Wild Turkey at the higher elevations. Coyotes are prevalent and along the trails you will see chipmunks, rabbits and squirrels. Depending on the season, bird watchers can view Red-tailed Hawks, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, House Finches, Violet-Green Swallows, and Hepatic Tanagers and occasionally a Golden Eagle will soar above the cliffs. Both segments of The National Recreational Trail are foot travel only. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is rated as an easy trail. The more difficult is the Canyon Trail, a 1.5 mile trail up a narrow canyon with a steep 630 foot climb to the mesa on top. The extraordinary views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley are well worth the effort of the climb.

Kay

Located in north-central New Mexico between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Tent Rocks is a very unique geological area that has been designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The Bureau of Land Management in partnership with the Pueblo de Cochiti, the University of New Mexico and Sandoval County protects the geologic, scenic and cultural values of this area. In 2001 Kasha-Katuwe was designated a National Monument by President Bill Clinton. In the Keresan langue of the Pueblo de Cochiti, Kasha-Katuwe means “white cliffs”. These cone-shaped tent rock formations are the results of volcanic eruptions that occurred six to seven million years ago and left pumice, ash and tuff deposits over one thousand feet thick. As the result of the layering of volcanic material you have bands of grey, beige and pink colored rocks. In the 14th and 15th centuries several large ancestral pueblos were established in this area and their descendents, the Pueblo de Cochiti, continue to live here today. The 5,610 acres ranges in elevation from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet. Surrounding, on top, and clinging to the rock crevices are a variety of plants and trees. Manzanita, an evergreen bush with a pink-white flower, Indian Paintbrush, Apache Plume, Rabbitbush and Desert Marigold are some of the desert plants seen in the area. Ponderosa Pine and Pinon-Juniper provides a habitat for Elk, Mule Deer, and Wild Turkey at the higher elevations. Coyotes are prevalent and along the trails you will see chipmunks, rabbits and squirrels. Depending on the season, bird watchers can view Red-tailed Hawks, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, House Finches, Violet-Green Swallows, and Hepatic Tanagers and occasionally a Golden Eagle will soar above the cliffs. Both segments of The National Recreational Trail are foot travel only. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and is rated as an easy trail. The more difficult is the Canyon Trail, a 1.5 mile trail up a narrow canyon with a steep 630 foot climb to the mesa on top. The extraordinary views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley are well worth the effort of the climb.

Kay

 Hamlet, North Carolina

I have posted this blog regarding the Boyd House  before but I wanted to share it with you again today–

Ashley and I heard that the house had recently been torn down so we went  to see— as we turned the corner a wave of sadness overtook us as we viewed the vacant lot–the familiar landmark  that had stood 103 years was gone—no evidence that it had ever been— 

On of the interesting places that Ashley has photographed in his hometown of Hamlet, NC is the Boyd House.

In 1907 T. F. Boyd built this three story Victorian Southern Mansion for his family.  Among the many interesting rooms was the ballroom that covered the entire third floor.

Mr. Boyd owned other real estate on the North Carolina Coast.  He was the original owner of the 442 acre tract of land that was purchased for the building of the new high end sub-division in 1912, Sunset Park, which is located in the Historic Downtown of Wilmington, NC.

In 1916 he purchased Smith Island, part of Bald Head Island, and re-named it “Palmetto Island”. He   built a boardwalk, a pavilion and a small hotel with eight rooms.  He sold forty lots and had plans for further development but he lost the island in foreclosure for back taxes in the Great Depression.

At the time this photograph was taken Ashley was also able to photograph the rooms inside.

After 102 years only a shell remains—no sign of the life once lived here—–

Kay

Located in the Gila National Forest near the town of Glenwood, New Mexico is the Catwalk, a National Recreation Trail that runs along the Whitewater Canyon.  The Catwalk follows the path of the pipeline that was built in the 1890’s to carry water to the mining town and mill of Graham, New Mexico. A plank-board walkway was built on top of the narrow pipeline and the workman that had to enter the canyon by crawling along the pipeline named it the “Catwalk “.  In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the Catwalk as a recreation area for the Gila National Forest.  In the 1960’s the Forest Service built the metal walkway due to the flooding that occurred. Parts of the current trail have been rebuilt several times since. The first part of the trail is a dirt path, looking up and left as you round the canyon wall, you will see a rock formation that resembles an Indian in profile. This trail leads you to metal walkways that are bolted to the narrow canyon walls because there is no room for a trail.  One area of the canyon trail is on girders stretched across the canyon and if you look between the metal grates of the Catwalk you can see the swiftly running water of Whitewater Creek below.    The trail changes several times - the walkway hugs the canyon walls and you have to stoop to avoid overhanging rocks, there are long steep metal steps that take you down to the rushing waterfalls and dirt trails that follow along side Whitewater Creek.  The Catwalk ends with a swaying suspension bridge (I held my breath as I crossed!) that leads to a cavern ledge overlooking another waterfall.  There is another trail that cuts off and continues fourteen miles up to a 10,000 foot ridge in the Mogollon Mountains.  This is a very difficult trail and requires preparation before attempting the climb.  Whitewater Canyon was said to be used as a hideout for Geronimo and Butch Cassidy.

Kay

Located in the Gila National Forest near the town of Glenwood, New Mexico is the Catwalk, a National Recreation Trail that runs along the Whitewater Canyon.  The Catwalk follows the path of the pipeline that was built in the 1890’s to carry water to the mining town and mill of Graham, New Mexico. A plank-board walkway was built on top of the narrow pipeline and the workman that had to enter the canyon by crawling along the pipeline named it the “Catwalk “.  In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the Catwalk as a recreation area for the Gila National Forest.  In the 1960’s the Forest Service built the metal walkway due to the flooding that occurred. Parts of the current trail have been rebuilt several times since. The first part of the trail is a dirt path, looking up and left as you round the canyon wall, you will see a rock formation that resembles an Indian in profile. This trail leads you to metal walkways that are bolted to the narrow canyon walls because there is no room for a trail.  One area of the canyon trail is on girders stretched across the canyon and if you look between the metal grates of the Catwalk you can see the swiftly running water of Whitewater Creek below.    The trail changes several times - the walkway hugs the canyon walls and you have to stoop to avoid overhanging rocks, there are long steep metal steps that take you down to the rushing waterfalls and dirt trails that follow along side Whitewater Creek.  The Catwalk ends with a swaying suspension bridge (I held my breath as I crossed!) that leads to a cavern ledge overlooking another waterfall.  There is another trail that cuts off and continues fourteen miles up to a 10,000 foot ridge in the Mogollon Mountains.  This is a very difficult trail and requires preparation before attempting the climb.  Whitewater Canyon was said to be used as a hideout for Geronimo and Butch Cassidy.

Kay

Located in the Gila National Forest near the town of Glenwood, New Mexico is the Catwalk, a National Recreation Trail that runs along the Whitewater Canyon.  The Catwalk follows the path of the pipeline that was built in the 1890’s to carry water to the mining town and mill of Graham, New Mexico. A plank-board walkway was built on top of the narrow pipeline and the workman that had to enter the canyon by crawling along the pipeline named it the “Catwalk “.  In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the Catwalk as a recreation area for the Gila National Forest.  In the 1960’s the Forest Service built the metal walkway due to the flooding that occurred. Parts of the current trail have been rebuilt several times since. The first part of the trail is a dirt path, looking up and left as you round the canyon wall, you will see a rock formation that resembles an Indian in profile. This trail leads you to metal walkways that are bolted to the narrow canyon walls because there is no room for a trail.  One area of the canyon trail is on girders stretched across the canyon and if you look between the metal grates of the Catwalk you can see the swiftly running water of Whitewater Creek below.    The trail changes several times - the walkway hugs the canyon walls and you have to stoop to avoid overhanging rocks, there are long steep metal steps that take you down to the rushing waterfalls and dirt trails that follow along side Whitewater Creek.  The Catwalk ends with a swaying suspension bridge (I held my breath as I crossed!) that leads to a cavern ledge overlooking another waterfall.  There is another trail that cuts off and continues fourteen miles up to a 10,000 foot ridge in the Mogollon Mountains.  This is a very difficult trail and requires preparation before attempting the climb.  Whitewater Canyon was said to be used as a hideout for Geronimo and Butch Cassidy.

Kay