The cracked sandstone “egg” boulders of the Bisti Wilderness are famously photogenic. But while I was exploring the endless expanse of dry washes, I stumbled upon a different sort of egg. Well… I think its an egg – a fossilized egg. It sure looks like one, anyway. The geology of the area seems right. Dinosaur fossils have been found here. And I’d like (love) to think I found a fossilized dinosaur egg. That would be just plain cool!
But I’m no expert. What do you think?
And by lying on my belly and a friend casting his shadow on the area, I …

At first glance, the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness in Northwest New Mexico is just a dry, barren and harsh landscape – the very definition of badlands. But a little exploration reveals innumerable treasures for both the mind and eye. Its a photographers paradise, with interesting forms and unique features. With some planning, you can visit the highlights in a couple days. But you could easily spend several weeks, or more, exploring the vast eroded washes.
The Egg Garden, or Egg Factory, or Cracked Eggs are perhaps Bisti’s most famously photographed feature. Large, colorful, egg-shaped sandstone boulders in various states or erosion align …

I’ve been a long time fan of Google Earth. I believe it is one of the most valuable tools for planning photo trips and sharing images. The new Google Earth v5.2 release has some great enhancements for all types of outdoor activities. It adds support for GPS tracks and elevation profiles. Check out the nice write-up at the Google Lat Long Blog.
You can bet that I’ll be playing with these new features – importing past trips and planning new ones!

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