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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 2h

"Meet Me By The Big Red Tree" ~ Taken in one of my favorite places to chase fall colors, Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 50mm, f8, ISO100, 1/25 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

When mom gives you "the look" you know it's time to move on... Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 200mm (DX crop on), f2.8, ISO100, 1/250 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Those golden autumn vibes... Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 200mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/160 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

When seasons collide... Taken while wandering in the Manzano Mountains a few years back. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 70mm, f5.6, ISO100, 1/160 second, +1 exposure compensation

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Another take on the blueish and orange little scene that caught my eye while wandering in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains earlier this week. Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm lens at 200mm (DX crop on), f2.8, ISO100, 1/25 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

While wandering in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains early this past Monday morning I was drawn to this tree, the blueish & orange patterns, so I spent a minute taking a few snaps, enjoying both the scene and the silence. Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 195mm (DX crop), f2.8, ISO100, 1/15 sec

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Another quick snap from yesterday's run up into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above Santa Fe. I always find in interesting how some aspens take their time heading into autumn, and others can't wait to get it over with... :) Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 200mm(DX crop), f2.8, ISO100, 1/30 sec

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ran up to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above Santa Fe this morning. Still a lot of green up there but I still took a couple of photos, always good just to get up in the mountains and do a little wandering. Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm lens at 135mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/250 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An autumn palette, taken while exploring in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above Santa Fe two Octobers ago. Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 200mm, f11, ISO100, 1/8 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This morning the wife was doing a little decorating in the yard with blue glass, and it reminded me of this pic I took while wandering the streets of Tucson's Barrio Viejo earlier this year. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 45mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/160 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When seasons collide... Taken while exploring in the Manzano Mountains for the first time a few years back. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 50mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/250 second, +1 exposure compensation

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Looking out over Monument Valley on a beautiful summer evening, something I'll never tire of. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 28mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/320 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Another sign with some character spotted during my Route 66 wanderings in Arizona earlier this year, spotted on the outskirts of Seligman, Arizona. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 43mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/2500 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

With the heavy rains that are expected in New Mexico the next couple of days I thought it would be a good time to share a photo taken during one of my first encounters with monsoon season - "Storm Over The Jemez" - way back in July 2013. Nikon D7000, 18-55mm lens

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"You can't catch me! You can't catch me!" Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 200mm (DX crop on), f2.8, ISO100, 1/3200 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Now that cooler temps are here I'm ready to do some exploring and go down some roads less traveled. Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 135mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/400 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Simple click, a little scene with a lot of character, taken while walking the streets of Old Mesilla. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 40mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/400 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Here's another autumn image from Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas, a favorite place for fall colors. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 70mm, f8, ISO100, 1/25 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Tag, You're it!" The cooler temps of the last couple of days have me looking forward to the return of the sandhill cranes, and spending time with them again. Nikon Z9, Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary lens at 600mm (DX crop on), f6.3, ISO3200, 1/4000 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Finally got some long, slow, steady rain along with some moody overcast skies here in Santa Fe. So thought I'd share a moody, overcast pic I took while exploring in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains a few years back. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 70mm, f11, ISO100, 1/13 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As the hundred year anniversary of Route 66 draws closer I thought I'd share this pic of the Hackberry General Store in Arizona, taken during my Route 66 wanderings earlier this year. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 30mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/2500 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Finally woke up to some cooler temps and a little rain this morning here in Santa Fe. I'm starting to get in the fall frame of mind just a little bit... This was taken somewhere in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas a few years back. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 70mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/500 sec

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's that time of year in New Mexico... Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 52mm, f11, ISO100, 1/20 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Not a bad way to end a day... It's moments like this that keep me coming back to Monument Valley. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 33mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/20 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

When you see something like this literally in the middle of nowhere you gotta pull over and take a few photos. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 38mm, f11, ISO100, five exposures combined for the final image

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

One of these days I'd like to visit Canyon de Chelly National Monument when the leaves are turning. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 24mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/1000 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ship Rock as seen from Buffalo Pass in Arizona's Lukachukai Mountains. I had no idea this view existed, I just happened to stop at Buffalo Pass to stretch my legs for a minute when I looked out and saw this. Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 200mm (DX crop on), f11, ISO100, 1/200 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Spotted while wandering the dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Colorado a few years back. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 70mm, f11, ISO100, 1/200 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Wassup?... Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 160mm (DX crop on), f2.8, ISO100, 1/160 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Working on plans to do more of this. MTC... Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 24mm, f8, ISO100, 1/13 second, -1 exposure compensation

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'm always going to stop if I can and take a photo or ten of a little scene with character like this one from Tucson's colorful Barrio Viejo. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 39mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/400 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Cottonwoods and canyon walls, an autumn scene I never tire of photographing. This was taken while wandering around somewhere in Utah a few years back. Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 102mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/100 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's moments like these that keep me going back to Monument Valley. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 70mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/13 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Looking forward to getting back to this part of the world next month, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and wherever else I end up while wandering. Nikon D750, 24-70mm lens at 24mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/3200 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Had a good time watching this dust storm roll across Monument Valley not too long ago. Kinda cool when they're not coming towards you. :) Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm lens at 65mm, f1, ISO100, 1/125 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Burma-Shave and wide open spaces... Taken on the beautiful stretch of old Route 66 that lies between Seligman and Hackberry in Arizona. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 31mm, f16, ISO100, 1/200 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Sometimes you could across something that catches your eye, and you'll always wonder what the story is behind it... Spotted while wandering in southern Colorado last September. Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 200mm (DX crop on), f2.8, ISO100, 1/400 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Brazos Cliffs in northern New Mexico on a beautiful autumn day, taken last October. A different viewpoint compared to the one I posted two days ago, thought it would be interesting to share and compare the two. Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 88mm, f11, ISO100, 1/200 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Headed out for the weekend... Nikon Z9, Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary lens at 600mm (DX crop on), f6.3, ISO800, 1/1250 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Brazos Cliffs, taken while chasing fall color last October. What I liked about this scene are the layers, clouds, mountains, trees, and the open meadow... Nikon Z9, Z 70-200mm S lens at 100mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/1600 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'm thinking it's time to do some of this again... Taken while exploring in Canyon X in Arizona (Navajo Nation). Nikon D750, 14-24mm lens at 24mm, f11, ISO100, 10 seconds, -1 exposure compensation

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I can never pass up an interesting door or window... Taken while walking the streets of St. Elmo Ghost Town in Colorado a couple of summers ago. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 50mm, f11, ISO100, 1/40 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A peaceful moment captured while wandering through Monument Valley last month. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 54mm, f2.8, ISO100. 1/1600 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Morning Reflection... Taken during last month's visit to Monument Valley... Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 70mm (DX crop on), f11, ISO100, 1/200 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Sometimes you just wanna bury your head and pretend it didn't happen... Nikon D750. 24-70mm lens at 31mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/2000 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Haven't done one of these in awhile so... The Setup & The Shot, Balanced Rock in Arches National Park on a beautiful cold winter morning a few years back. Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 70mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/1600 second, -1 exposure compensation

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

An experiment in making a monochrome image during last month's visit to Monument Valley. Always fun to try and do something a little different with a familiar subject. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 60mm, f11, ISO100, 1/100 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

And then there's the grittier side to what's left along old Route 66... Taken near San Fidel, New Mexico this past May. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm lens at37mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/3200 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Since the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Route 66 is approaching I thought I'd share a photo taken in May at the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona, where the spirit of the Mother Road lives on. Nikon Z9, Z 24-70mm S lens at 33mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/1000 second

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Kevin Schaffer @kschafferphoto.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just a random fall photo I haven't shared before, taken while wandering in the Manzano Mountains a few years back. Nikon D750, 70-200m lens at 150mm, f2.8, ISO100, 1/80 second, -1 exposure compensation

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