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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Christ in the Desert Monastery Chama River Valley, New Mexico

I stayed at this Catholic monastery in July 2019 because it is located in such am amazing place. The red cliffs framing the church are spectacular. It is a site of great peace and quiet with spectacular sunsets. Everyone is welcome whether religious or not.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Not applicable. Closet town is Abiquiu, New Mexico, New Mexico, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5200
Copyright: © Jeff Black