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.

Sky on Fire

Summer in New Mexico is wildlife season. Things are very dry, and temperatures are high. Back in 2011, there was a huge wildfire in New Mexico known as the Las Conchas Fire. 

One evening during the fire I drove to the western side of town to photograph this scene. The sky was a brilliant orange and yellow, and it silhouetted several large electrical towers. The yellow area just above the horizon in the middle of the picture is where the sun is setting. The rest of the color is from the fire. The image is both beautiful and tragic at the same time.

Mountain Sunrise

I have wonderful views of the Sandia Mountains from my yard. And sometimes, especially during the winter, I am treated to some spectacular sunrises. The mountains themselves lack the beauty of Sedona's red rocks. But it's still nice to be able to look out the window and see such natural beauty.