Born Under a Wandering Star
@ballbob.bsky.social
Enjoy science & SW deserts in NM & AZ for hiking; astronomy, archaeology, history, privacy laws, photography, life, baseball! Danang VN combat infantry vet, farm/ranch owner 1st half of my life, 2nd half in business. Not trying to build follower #'s... 🏺
Foggy spring morning up north last April.
December 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Foggy spring morning up north last April.
The last moments of a burning Thanksgiving sunset in Las Cruces, NM. From the last burnt turkey.
November 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The last moments of a burning Thanksgiving sunset in Las Cruces, NM. From the last burnt turkey.
Sunsets on Northern prairie in July
November 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Sunsets on Northern prairie in July
A bit of chili heaven in Hatch, NM
November 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A bit of chili heaven in Hatch, NM
Tried to capture the last of the gold leaf on this but didn't have enough direct sunlight. And so much other color around it, I'm not expert enough to bring out what I want. It will be gone tomorrow, but I have it in my mind's eye.
November 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Tried to capture the last of the gold leaf on this but didn't have enough direct sunlight. And so much other color around it, I'm not expert enough to bring out what I want. It will be gone tomorrow, but I have it in my mind's eye.
Could that be a heart in the middle of the mountain?
November 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Could that be a heart in the middle of the mountain?
Saturday in Soledad Canyon with its late fall colors and distant mountains across the valley, beautiful sunshine in the high 60s, perfect hiking weather!
November 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Saturday in Soledad Canyon with its late fall colors and distant mountains across the valley, beautiful sunshine in the high 60s, perfect hiking weather!
Sunset under marshmallow clouds - Las Cruces NM
November 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Sunset under marshmallow clouds - Las Cruces NM
Weekend Trails SW pale ale @ Bosque Brewing in Las Cruces, NM. Pretty tasty while waiting for a plate of really good mussels.
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Weekend Trails SW pale ale @ Bosque Brewing in Las Cruces, NM. Pretty tasty while waiting for a plate of really good mussels.
As a thank you, here’s a couple quick phone photos of a nice veterans memorial in Las Cruces, NM with an area dedicated to VN veterans. And a dramatic display of a medical dust-off chopper.
They made a nice area, families with little kids playing in the grass, others just remembering friends.
They made a nice area, families with little kids playing in the grass, others just remembering friends.
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
As a thank you, here’s a couple quick phone photos of a nice veterans memorial in Las Cruces, NM with an area dedicated to VN veterans. And a dramatic display of a medical dust-off chopper.
They made a nice area, families with little kids playing in the grass, others just remembering friends.
They made a nice area, families with little kids playing in the grass, others just remembering friends.
The Old Man of the Organ Mountains looking down forever on his beloved valley and Las Cruces, NM from Soledad Canyon. I couldn't find any other reference to this but others must have seen it also, I came across it again at the right moment. Someday I'll get a better photo of it.
November 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Old Man of the Organ Mountains looking down forever on his beloved valley and Las Cruces, NM from Soledad Canyon. I couldn't find any other reference to this but others must have seen it also, I came across it again at the right moment. Someday I'll get a better photo of it.
Las Cruces moon. As I struggle to meet that special open-minded and open-hearted Las Cruces lady to share life’s new adventures. I will not fall asleep like Chuck Berry in “Havana Moon”!
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Las Cruces moon. As I struggle to meet that special open-minded and open-hearted Las Cruces lady to share life’s new adventures. I will not fall asleep like Chuck Berry in “Havana Moon”!
Spotted Dog IPA - Las Cruces NM. Going fast! 🤣
October 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Spotted Dog IPA - Las Cruces NM. Going fast! 🤣
If wearing my baseball socks that my grandson gave me won’t help the #LADodgers win game 2 and the WS, then god help ‘em!
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October 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If wearing my baseball socks that my grandson gave me won’t help the #LADodgers win game 2 and the WS, then god help ‘em!
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A couple Sunday pic's at Aguirre Springs on the east side of the Organ Mountains, beautiful afternoon and cool drive to the campground.
October 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A couple Sunday pic's at Aguirre Springs on the east side of the Organ Mountains, beautiful afternoon and cool drive to the campground.
Sometimes just a quick urban evening moment is relaxing…
October 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Sometimes just a quick urban evening moment is relaxing…
This was my similar comment earlier:
October 8, 2025 at 6:34 AM
This was my similar comment earlier:
A squirrel’s tale…or tail.
September 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A squirrel’s tale…or tail.
How about a Friday buffalo picture just for the hell of it?
White Horse Hill Nature Preserve on Spirit Lake reservation, ND.
White Horse Hill Nature Preserve on Spirit Lake reservation, ND.
September 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How about a Friday buffalo picture just for the hell of it?
White Horse Hill Nature Preserve on Spirit Lake reservation, ND.
White Horse Hill Nature Preserve on Spirit Lake reservation, ND.
Pretty much my Friday night look also. Except I’m watching the Dodgers!
September 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Pretty much my Friday night look also. Except I’m watching the Dodgers!
Now he’s just insulting me!
September 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Now he’s just insulting me!
I like the geometric design on these flowers. Just an iPhone16 shot.
September 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I like the geometric design on these flowers. Just an iPhone16 shot.
I couldn’t help it, one more squirrel shot. They can be so photogenic!
August 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I couldn’t help it, one more squirrel shot. They can be so photogenic!
Ya gotta eat when ya can these days!
August 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ya gotta eat when ya can these days!