Christ in the Desert

The Monastery of Christ in the Desert is a Benedictine monastery located near Abiquiu, NM, about 75 miles north of Santa Fe. It can be reached via a long, very bumpy road during dry weather. Heavy rains can make the road impassable.

The monastery was founded in 1964 and is surrounded by miles of undisturbed wilderness. The monastery operates a small brewery.

The Catherine Palace

This beautiful, golden-domed building is the Catherine Palace. It is named after Russia's Catherine I, wife of Tsar Peter the Great. It is located in Tsarskoe Selo, near St. Petersburg. Construction of the building began in 1717 as a modest, two-story building. Beginning in 1743, the palace was completely remodeled and expanded at the direction of Empress Elizabeth, daughter of Catherine and Peter. Construction was completed in 1756. Russia's tsars used the palace as their summer residence.

Moose Falls

This beautiful waterfall is known as Moose Falls. It is 30 feet (9.1 meters) high and was named after the plentiful moose that used to inhabit the area. The falls are located in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park.

New Photo Web Site

I am pleased to announce that I now have a new Web site featuring my best and most popular photographs.

At www.annsullivan.zenfolio.com you will find stunning images of landscapes, flowers, animals big and small, big cats, sunrises and sunsets, birds and scenes of the American West.

I add new images frequently, so please check out this new site, and check back often to see what is new!

Duck in Water

This photo of a solitary duck standing in some not very deep water speaks to me of isolation. There were no other ducks nearby. The placement of the bird isn't what I would have preferred, but I still like the overall impression of the image.