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 in a remote wash. They appear alien and unworldly – and beautiful.
Post-sunset afterglow at the Egg Garden in the Bisti Wilderness.
Bisti Egg Garden I
Bisti Egg Garden II
Bisti Egg Garden III
These are really sweet shots, Scott. I love these formations, and have been meaning to get out there to shoot the Bisti for quite some time. Having grown up in Farmington, I remember going out here as a kid, but have never made it out with my camera. Your shots are inspiration to get my butt out there!
Cheers,
Greg