Rodney Thompson
@newmexicogunner.bsky.social
Retired Probation Director and a Navy veteran who has recently moved to the Land of Enchantment. Arsenal fan and traveler. Amateur photographer
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Autumn, above Santa Fe…
January 20, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Autumn, above Santa Fe…
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For #stunday. A shot of the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (2025). Taken after hiking up to the cliffs above. #NewMexico #photography #landscape #nps #nationalpark #nativeamerica #archaeology #chacocanyon #ruins #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #AncientSiteSunday #SundayStonework
January 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
For #stunday. A shot of the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (2025). Taken after hiking up to the cliffs above. #NewMexico #photography #landscape #nps #nationalpark #nativeamerica #archaeology #chacocanyon #ruins #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #AncientSiteSunday #SundayStonework
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Cliff Palace, built by the Ancestral Puebloans, is located in Mesa Verde National Park.
#ScapeFriday #landscape #photography #EastCoastKin
#ScapeFriday #landscape #photography #EastCoastKin
January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Cliff Palace, built by the Ancestral Puebloans, is located in Mesa Verde National Park.
#ScapeFriday #landscape #photography #EastCoastKin
#ScapeFriday #landscape #photography #EastCoastKin
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I recently came across some “new” waterfalls on Mount Tam. #waterfall #waterfalls #mttamalpais #mttam #mttamwatershed #mmwd #marinwater #naturephotography #landscapephotography
January 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I recently came across some “new” waterfalls on Mount Tam. #waterfall #waterfalls #mttamalpais #mttam #mttamwatershed #mmwd #marinwater #naturephotography #landscapephotography
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Coming back from the marvelous Lathrop Trail.
Canyonlands National Park.
Utah - 2024
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Canyonlands National Park.
Utah - 2024
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
January 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Coming back from the marvelous Lathrop Trail.
Canyonlands National Park.
Utah - 2024
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Canyonlands National Park.
Utah - 2024
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
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I think my 2026 might focus on the photo series I call #HumanNature, which I hope is self-explanatory.
The last time I tried hosting a photo theme, it was a disaster, so I'll just focus on my own beeswax. You're welcome to join in, though.
This week, #BirdPeople.
#EastCoastKin #photography
The last time I tried hosting a photo theme, it was a disaster, so I'll just focus on my own beeswax. You're welcome to join in, though.
This week, #BirdPeople.
#EastCoastKin #photography
January 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
I think my 2026 might focus on the photo series I call #HumanNature, which I hope is self-explanatory.
The last time I tried hosting a photo theme, it was a disaster, so I'll just focus on my own beeswax. You're welcome to join in, though.
This week, #BirdPeople.
#EastCoastKin #photography
The last time I tried hosting a photo theme, it was a disaster, so I'll just focus on my own beeswax. You're welcome to join in, though.
This week, #BirdPeople.
#EastCoastKin #photography
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January 1, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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#MyBest2025
Wow what a year. We visited seven national parks, almost a dozen states, and survived the political catastrophe that was 2025.
#photography helped keep me sane.
Wow what a year. We visited seven national parks, almost a dozen states, and survived the political catastrophe that was 2025.
#photography helped keep me sane.
December 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#MyBest2025
Wow what a year. We visited seven national parks, almost a dozen states, and survived the political catastrophe that was 2025.
#photography helped keep me sane.
Wow what a year. We visited seven national parks, almost a dozen states, and survived the political catastrophe that was 2025.
#photography helped keep me sane.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Sculpture of grizzly bear outside of the National Museum of Wildlife Art north of Jackson Wyoming. #AnimalArtTuesday. Taken while we were on our retirement trip touring the western United States.
December 31, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Sculpture of grizzly bear outside of the National Museum of Wildlife Art north of Jackson Wyoming. #AnimalArtTuesday. Taken while we were on our retirement trip touring the western United States.
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I always look forward to driving past this redrock formation along the road from Cedar City, #Utah on the way up to Cedar Breaks National Monument and Bryce Canyon National Park. For #RockinTuesday.
#EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #travel #landscape #mountains #redrock
#EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #travel #landscape #mountains #redrock
December 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I always look forward to driving past this redrock formation along the road from Cedar City, #Utah on the way up to Cedar Breaks National Monument and Bryce Canyon National Park. For #RockinTuesday.
#EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #travel #landscape #mountains #redrock
#EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #travel #landscape #mountains #redrock
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When you're surrounded by a landscape of rock, the challenge for #RockinTuesday is which scene to choose. This little arch was a sweet surprise when I rounded a corner.
#hiking
#landscapes
#Arizona
#hiking
#landscapes
#Arizona
December 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
When you're surrounded by a landscape of rock, the challenge for #RockinTuesday is which scene to choose. This little arch was a sweet surprise when I rounded a corner.
#hiking
#landscapes
#Arizona
#hiking
#landscapes
#Arizona
I spent some time trying to get the best wave crashing on the rocks. Photo taken along the cost of Oregon near Lincoln. The tide was probably coming in but hopefully it works for #TidesOutTuesday and #RockinTuesday #OregonCoast
December 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I spent some time trying to get the best wave crashing on the rocks. Photo taken along the cost of Oregon near Lincoln. The tide was probably coming in but hopefully it works for #TidesOutTuesday and #RockinTuesday #OregonCoast
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Bighorn sheep (Artiodactyla: Bovidae: Ovis canadensis) rams live in social groups separate from females and juveniles, except during mating season. The individuals here were hanging out in the alpine tundra one morning, chewing their cud. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, 06 Aug 2013.
December 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Bighorn sheep (Artiodactyla: Bovidae: Ovis canadensis) rams live in social groups separate from females and juveniles, except during mating season. The individuals here were hanging out in the alpine tundra one morning, chewing their cud. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, 06 Aug 2013.
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Still snowing at the studio New Mexico
December 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Still snowing at the studio New Mexico
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Nature always provides everything you need.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
December 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Nature always provides everything you need.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Pink flowers taken at the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Gardens in St Cloud MN. Not sure what type of flower but liked the bright pink color. #MacroMonday #PinkMon
December 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Pink flowers taken at the Munsinger Clemens Botanical Gardens in St Cloud MN. Not sure what type of flower but liked the bright pink color. #MacroMonday #PinkMon
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#ColorADay #RedWed
Was grateful this year to see the country around #Utah 89 and #Arizona 89a. This capture came as we were leaving Paria.
Happy Holidays!
#photography #dirtroadphotography
Was grateful this year to see the country around #Utah 89 and #Arizona 89a. This capture came as we were leaving Paria.
Happy Holidays!
#photography #dirtroadphotography
December 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#ColorADay #RedWed
Was grateful this year to see the country around #Utah 89 and #Arizona 89a. This capture came as we were leaving Paria.
Happy Holidays!
#photography #dirtroadphotography
Was grateful this year to see the country around #Utah 89 and #Arizona 89a. This capture came as we were leaving Paria.
Happy Holidays!
#photography #dirtroadphotography
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At City of Rocks…
New Mexico…
New Mexico…
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
At City of Rocks…
New Mexico…
New Mexico…
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Mt. Sandia, Christmas Day…
December 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Mt. Sandia, Christmas Day…
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Toothed Spurge (Euphorbia dentata) shot on August 1st of this year. It's in the same genus as Poinsettia.
December 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Toothed Spurge (Euphorbia dentata) shot on August 1st of this year. It's in the same genus as Poinsettia.
Christmas in Santa Fe on the square for #SantaFeNM #HumansofBlueSky
December 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Christmas in Santa Fe on the square for #SantaFeNM #HumansofBlueSky