Landscape Carlsbad Caverns, NM

Carlsbad Caverns, NM · 05:34 PM

This is a must visit park, an unbelievable mystical underground tour, put it on the bucket list. This was very hard to photograph due to the darkness and dimly lit portions of the cave, the true beauty will never be forgotten. We stopped in to view the caverns on our way from Colorado to Texas, it had been years since we had last visited and we appreciated it much more this time, must be something about age I guess. Try to ignore the noise and lighting, we used the flash of 2 cameras to try to improve the shots, thanks for viewing. Bob

**Tamia** · 01-24-2011, 05:39 PM

Spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, Bob. Lovely colors, too.

sealonsf · 01-24-2011, 06:01 PM

Thanks for posting these. I have such fond memories of Carlsbad Caverns. In the past, you could only go with a group tour and when you got to one portion of the caverns, they'd turn out the lights and everyone would sing - I think it was "Amazing Grace" - it was a long time ago! Talk about DARK. You literally couldn't see ANYTHING.

And then, as kids, we really loved the boxed lunches when you got to the bottom.

(Just have to share this story about my brother and Carlsbad Caverns: once, when we went he kept mentioning that is sure did seem darker than what he remembered - and then he realized he still had his sunglasses on.

And the same brother, another time mentioned quite a few times that he wished he hadn't had that "Big Gulp" drink before entering the caverns. As you can imagine, there are no facilities until you reach the bottom. Maybe you had to be there, but he keeps us laughing.)

I agree that everyone should try to make it down to Carlsbad Caverns. I think the photos turned out great.

**Bob Harris** · 01-24-2011, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Tamia

Spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, Bob. Lovely colors, too.

thank you Tamia, theses really have to be seen in person, one of those special places. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 01-24-2011, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by sealonsf

Thanks for posting these. I have such fond memories of Carlsbad Caverns. In the past, you could only go with a group tour and when you got to one portion of the caverns, they'd turn out the lights and everyone would sing - I think it was "Amazing Grace" - it was a long time ago! Talk about DARK. You literally couldn't see ANYTHING.

And then, as kids, we really loved the boxed lunches when you got to the bottom.

(Just have to share this story about my brother and Carlsbad Caverns: once, when we went he kept mentioning that is sure did seem darker than what he remembered - and then he realized he still had his sunglasses on.

And the same brother, another time mentioned quite a few times that he wished he hadn't had that "Big Gulp" drink before entering the caverns. As you can imagine, there are no facilities until you reach the bottom. Maybe you had to be there, but he keeps us laughing.)

I agree that everyone should try to make it down to Carlsbad Caverns. I think the photos turned out great.

You really do have some history here and good memories. The first thing my wife said when we reached the Big Room was I think I should of used the potty before we came down here and I should of brought a heavier sweater. Good advice to everyone. Bob

**Sailor** · 01-25-2011, 05:35 AM

Great shots, Bob - and they bring back memories.

Jer

slowpez · 01-25-2011, 08:55 AM

We really enjoyed the caverns also. Did you stay for the bat flight in the evening? You are not allowed to photograph it but it is really spectacular. I have given up on cave shots because I found them too difficult but you seem to have managed it. Now point your nose toward Kentucky and Mammoth Cave.

SpecialK · 01-25-2011, 09:40 AM

I have never made it to Carlsbad Caverns, but the Grand Canyon caverns (not actually at the Grand Canyon, by the way) are similar.

**dcmsox2004** · 01-25-2011, 11:17 AM

love that last capture bob... impressive structures and colors... dave m

UpNorth · 01-25-2011, 11:29 AM

Nice captures, under what had to be difficult lighting Bob.
I'm with Dave - the last one really gives a feel for the place.

Tim

**Bob Harris** · 01-25-2011, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

We really enjoyed the caverns also. Did you stay for the bat flight in the evening? You are not allowed to photograph it but it is really spectacular. I have given up on cave shots because I found them too difficult but you seem to have managed it. Now point your nose toward Kentucky and Mammoth Cave.

We didn't stay for the bats, we had to travel so far back to our campground. We were in Kentucky, but didn't visit the Mammoth Cave, but will put that one on our list. thanks for the comments. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 01-25-2011, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by UpNorth

Nice captures, under what had to be difficult lighting Bob.
I'm with Dave - the last one really gives a feel for the place.

Tim

Thanks to you and Dave, the columns were very impressive and massive, something to see in person to appreciate. thanks Bob

**Bob Harris** · 01-25-2011, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

I have never made it to Carlsbad Caverns, but the Grand Canyon caverns (not actually at the Grand Canyon, by the way) are similar.

We have visited the GC cavern, not as big, but any cave is a good cave. That is funny though as you noted about the names, seems there are a lot of places that claim the name, but are not there at the location. thanks Bob

tessfully · 01-26-2011, 06:32 PM

Those are amazing Bob. I have never seen anything like it. It must have felt overwhelming being inside the caverns... I can only imagine. Your lighting experiments paid off, the photos really convey the strange beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites.

**Bob Harris** · 01-26-2011, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

Those are amazing Bob. I have never seen anything like it. It must have felt overwhelming being inside the caverns... I can only imagine. Your lighting experiments paid off, the photos really convey the strange beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites.

Thank you Tess, these photos are from the Big Room which is more than 5 acres in size and it is only a portion of the caverns. The path which you follow is wheelchair accessible, but a little dark and an elevator takes you down to the caverns. Bob

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01-24-2011, 05:39 PM	#2
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, Bob. Lovely colors, too.

01-24-2011, 06:01 PM	#3
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729	Thanks for posting these. I have such fond memories of Carlsbad Caverns. In the past, you could only go with a group tour and when you got to one portion of the caverns, they'd turn out the lights and everyone would sing - I think it was "Amazing Grace" - it was a long time ago! Talk about DARK. You literally couldn't see ANYTHING. And then, as kids, we really loved the boxed lunches when you got to the bottom. (Just have to share this story about my brother and Carlsbad Caverns: once, when we went he kept mentioning that is sure did seem darker than what he remembered - and then he realized he still had his sunglasses on. And the same brother, another time mentioned quite a few times that he wished he hadn't had that "Big Gulp" drink before entering the caverns. As you can imagine, there are no facilities until you reach the bottom. Maybe you had to be there, but he keeps us laughing.) I agree that everyone should try to make it down to Carlsbad Caverns. I think the photos turned out great.

01-24-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tamia Spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, Bob. Lovely colors, too. thank you Tamia, theses really have to be seen in person, one of those special places. Bob

01-24-2011, 09:03 PM	#5
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by sealonsf Thanks for posting these. I have such fond memories of Carlsbad Caverns. In the past, you could only go with a group tour and when you got to one portion of the caverns, they'd turn out the lights and everyone would sing - I think it was "Amazing Grace" - it was a long time ago! Talk about DARK. You literally couldn't see ANYTHING. And then, as kids, we really loved the boxed lunches when you got to the bottom. (Just have to share this story about my brother and Carlsbad Caverns: once, when we went he kept mentioning that is sure did seem darker than what he remembered - and then he realized he still had his sunglasses on. And the same brother, another time mentioned quite a few times that he wished he hadn't had that "Big Gulp" drink before entering the caverns. As you can imagine, there are no facilities until you reach the bottom. Maybe you had to be there, but he keeps us laughing.) I agree that everyone should try to make it down to Carlsbad Caverns. I think the photos turned out great. You really do have some history here and good memories. The first thing my wife said when we reached the Big Room was I think I should of used the potty before we came down here and I should of brought a heavier sweater. Good advice to everyone. Bob

01-25-2011, 05:35 AM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Great shots, Bob - and they bring back memories. Jer

01-25-2011, 08:55 AM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	We really enjoyed the caverns also. Did you stay for the bat flight in the evening? You are not allowed to photograph it but it is really spectacular. I have given up on cave shots because I found them too difficult but you seem to have managed it. Now point your nose toward Kentucky and Mammoth Cave.

01-25-2011, 09:40 AM	#8
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	I have never made it to Carlsbad Caverns, but the Grand Canyon caverns (not actually at the Grand Canyon, by the way) are similar.

01-25-2011, 11:17 AM	#9
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	love that last capture bob... impressive structures and colors... dave m

01-25-2011, 11:29 AM	#10
UpNorth Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota, U.S.A. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 714	Nice captures, under what had to be difficult lighting Bob. I'm with Dave - the last one really gives a feel for the place. Tim

01-25-2011, 06:41 PM	#11
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez We really enjoyed the caverns also. Did you stay for the bat flight in the evening? You are not allowed to photograph it but it is really spectacular. I have given up on cave shots because I found them too difficult but you seem to have managed it. Now point your nose toward Kentucky and Mammoth Cave. We didn't stay for the bats, we had to travel so far back to our campground. We were in Kentucky, but didn't visit the Mammoth Cave, but will put that one on our list. thanks for the comments. Bob

01-25-2011, 06:43 PM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by UpNorth Nice captures, under what had to be difficult lighting Bob. I'm with Dave - the last one really gives a feel for the place. Tim Thanks to you and Dave, the columns were very impressive and massive, something to see in person to appreciate. thanks Bob

01-25-2011, 06:47 PM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK I have never made it to Carlsbad Caverns, but the Grand Canyon caverns (not actually at the Grand Canyon, by the way) are similar. We have visited the GC cavern, not as big, but any cave is a good cave. That is funny though as you noted about the names, seems there are a lot of places that claim the name, but are not there at the location. thanks Bob

01-26-2011, 06:32 PM	#14
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Those are amazing Bob. I have never seen anything like it. It must have felt overwhelming being inside the caverns... I can only imagine. Your lighting experiments paid off, the photos really convey the strange beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites.

01-26-2011, 08:39 PM	#15
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Those are amazing Bob. I have never seen anything like it. It must have felt overwhelming being inside the caverns... I can only imagine. Your lighting experiments paid off, the photos really convey the strange beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites. Thank you Tess, these photos are from the Big Room which is more than 5 acres in size and it is only a portion of the caverns. The path which you follow is wheelchair accessible, but a little dark and an elevator takes you down to the caverns. Bob