Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Winter in the high desert is far from barren. As the growing season comes to an end, dried wildflowers and grasses take on beautiful shades of gold, tan, and muted brown, adding texture and character to the landscape.

I love the simplicity of these winter landscapes. Without the bright colors of summer, the smaller details become more noticeable, from the delicate shapes of dried flowers to the subtle movement of grasses in the breeze.

A different perspective on the beauty of the New Mexico desert during its quieter season.

Captured near Santa Fe, New Mexico.