So long, 2025. So, long 2025. So long 2025.

by | 31 Dec 2025 | Roads Taken | 10 comments

New Mexico, Ghost Ranch, red rock

The annual photo round-up ranges from New Mexico to Oman and New Zealand. It was an unexpected year in many ways. I trust 2026 will be a delightful change of course and pace. May it bring you joy.

with gratitude, xoxo T

 

Oman, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Oman, harbor, boat, dhow

Oman, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Oman, oryx, Arabian oryx, preseve, oryx preserve

New Mexico, Tent Rocks, Southwest, desert, pinyon pine, pine, piñon

New Mexico, virga, thunderstorm, rain, desert rain, desert, storm, juniper

New Mexico, coachwhip, snake, scaled quail, quail, birds, bird bath, ranch life, porch

New Mexico, sky, clouds, storm, cloudspotter, cloud collector

New Mexico, aspens, fall color, aspen, trees, ski Santa Fe

New Zealand, wind, bus stop, South Island, no wind

New Zealand, South Island, Mt. Aspiring, national park, fence, gate, track, tramping, steps,

New Zealand, South Island, Mt. Aspiring, national park, fence, gate, track, Lake Wanaka, Wanaka, Wanaka Lake, snow cap, snow, spring,

New Zealand, South Island, Moereki Boulders, boulders, Sisypheus, Sisyphean, sun rays, beach, Moereki

10 Comments

  1. Tony
    Tony on 31 December 2025 at 11:24

    I love the artistry and subjects of these shots. Thanks Tamara, happy new year from Tony in Wales

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    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 1 January 2026 at 12:23

      Thank you, Tony! It’s nice to hear from you. I trust all is well. xoxo

      Reply
  2. Sam
    Sam on 31 December 2025 at 13:50

    Damn. The clouds in that seventh shot…

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    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 1 January 2026 at 12:24

      Welcome to New Mexico. Big Sky Country has nothing on these skies.

      Reply
  3. Pim R.
    Pim R. on 2 January 2026 at 12:15

    Happy New Year and I love your pictures!

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    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 2 January 2026 at 12:17

      Thank you, Pim! Happy New Year to you!

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    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 27 January 2026 at 13:49

      Happy New Year, Pim! Sorry I missed this comment… I owe you a letter… and happy retirement!

      Reply
  4. Dan
    Dan on 3 January 2026 at 13:16

    Happy New Year! Great pics. Come visit Florida.

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    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 4 January 2026 at 16:30

      Thank you, Dan! You never know where I’ll turn up 🙂 Happy New Year to you!

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    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 27 January 2026 at 13:50

      Happy New Year, Dan! Sorry I missed this… I’m a terrible correspondent… but you’re not in FL, anymore, Dan… tap your heels three times and off you go, away from KC!

      Reply

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