I love hiking the desert with my dear husband and son. I love gardening (was in Master Gardeners for a couple of years), photography, quilting, cooking and reading or listening to audio books. I have been sewing for decades and quilting since 1989. I have loved photography since I was a child and got my first 35mm camera when I was 17. I am a native New Mexican and love photos showcasing the beauty of the Southwest.

I don't want invites to large groups with lots of flashy icons that clutter the photostream. Or that require X number of comments. In the interest of sharing, please don't add my photos to your favorites UNLESS you have photos available to me. I love to see what camera and settings you are using, so please share! Sharing and learning from other photographers is the point of flickr.