Chuck Arning
@arning.com
Since 2017, I’ve made it a daily ritual to take photos, capturing small moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Each day, I select one image to share as a postcard—a way to pause, reflect, and mark time.
My 10/03/26 postcard is a close-up view of a bee found along Carlise Boulevard, revealing its rounded, parallel-banded abdomen, translucent wings, body hairs, and dark eye as it rests among the folds of a yellow flower. #Albuquerque
October 3, 2026 at 8:43 PM
My 10/03/26 postcard is a close-up view of a bee found along Carlise Boulevard, revealing its rounded, parallel-banded abdomen, translucent wings, body hairs, and dark eye as it rests among the folds of a yellow flower. #Albuquerque
My 10/02/26 postcard is a small, fading flower I found in the VA landscaping. Its tiny yellow blossoms, dark center, and curling brown petals offered a close look at beauty changing with the season.
October 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
My 10/02/26 postcard is a small, fading flower I found in the VA landscaping. Its tiny yellow blossoms, dark center, and curling brown petals offered a close look at beauty changing with the season.
My wife wanted some Halloween pictures, and along Palomas Drive I found this skeleton leaning over a hazardous-waste barrel in someone’s yard. After changing the background and giving the scene a painterly black-and-white treatment, it became my 10/01/26 postcard image.
October 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM
My wife wanted some Halloween pictures, and along Palomas Drive I found this skeleton leaning over a hazardous-waste barrel in someone’s yard. After changing the background and giving the scene a painterly black-and-white treatment, it became my 10/01/26 postcard image.
My 09/30/26 postcard shows a passenger jet climbing into the low clouds after departing Albuquerque International Airport, its lights still visible as it begins to disappear into the overcast sky.
September 30, 2026 at 9:55 PM
My 09/30/26 postcard shows a passenger jet climbing into the low clouds after departing Albuquerque International Airport, its lights still visible as it begins to disappear into the overcast sky.
My 09/29/26 postcard features a murder of crows gathering atop a light pole overlooking the baseball field at Bullhead Park in Albuquerque, claiming the best view of the rain-soaked field.
September 29, 2026 at 9:23 PM
My 09/29/26 postcard features a murder of crows gathering atop a light pole overlooking the baseball field at Bullhead Park in Albuquerque, claiming the best view of the rain-soaked field.
My 09/28/26 postcard shows an abandoned chair I found at the end of my block, sitting beside the alley, and surrounded by cactus. It looked less like something discarded and more like a quiet place waiting for someone to sit and watch the world.
September 29, 2026 at 1:24 AM
My 09/28/26 postcard shows an abandoned chair I found at the end of my block, sitting beside the alley, and surrounded by cactus. It looked less like something discarded and more like a quiet place waiting for someone to sit and watch the world.
My 09/27/26 postcard is a male mallard I found resting among the exposed roots of a large tree at Tingley Beach. This part of town has become where we do our Sunday walks, with a loop that takes us past the Country Club, along the river, and through Old Town.
September 27, 2026 at 8:11 PM
My 09/27/26 postcard is a male mallard I found resting among the exposed roots of a large tree at Tingley Beach. This part of town has become where we do our Sunday walks, with a loop that takes us past the Country Club, along the river, and through Old Town.
My 09/26/26 postcard shows one of the tractor drivers who pulls hayride trailers at the Corrales Harvest Festival. Seated behind the wheel of a vintage red Farmall, he hauls people around the village, giving the annual celebration its character.
September 26, 2026 at 9:33 PM
My 09/26/26 postcard shows one of the tractor drivers who pulls hayride trailers at the Corrales Harvest Festival. Seated behind the wheel of a vintage red Farmall, he hauls people around the village, giving the annual celebration its character.
My 09/25/26 postcard is a yellow coneflower I found growing in the landscaping at the VA. Its long, uneven petals and intricate center gave it plenty of character as it reached toward the clouds.
September 25, 2026 at 10:23 PM
My 09/25/26 postcard is a yellow coneflower I found growing in the landscaping at the VA. Its long, uneven petals and intricate center gave it plenty of character as it reached toward the clouds.
My 09/24/26 postcard is a weathered cosmos flower that still holds its beauty despite the small holes, torn edges, and blemishes on its petals. The damage was likely caused by the natural effects of age, giving the bloom a sense of character and quiet endurance.
September 24, 2026 at 7:06 PM
My 09/24/26 postcard is a weathered cosmos flower that still holds its beauty despite the small holes, torn edges, and blemishes on its petals. The damage was likely caused by the natural effects of age, giving the bloom a sense of character and quiet endurance.
My September 23, 2026, postcard is more playful than frightening. I found this Frankenstein-inspired skeleton waving from a Halloween display at Albertsons. My wife has been looking for Halloween-themed images, so I converted the photograph to black and white to give it a spookier feel.
September 23, 2026 at 7:15 PM
My September 23, 2026, postcard is more playful than frightening. I found this Frankenstein-inspired skeleton waving from a Halloween display at Albertsons. My wife has been looking for Halloween-themed images, so I converted the photograph to black and white to give it a spookier feel.
I found this cluster of dusty-blue berries growing in the landscaping at UNM along Central Avenue. Their rich color stood out against the surrounding soft greens and browns, and I used them for my 09/22/26 postcard. #Albuquerque
September 22, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I found this cluster of dusty-blue berries growing in the landscaping at UNM along Central Avenue. Their rich color stood out against the surrounding soft greens and browns, and I used them for my 09/22/26 postcard. #Albuquerque
My 09/21/26 postcard is a Curve-billed Thrasher I found among the cholla growing along a wall on Marble Avenue near UNM. Its brilliant orange eye and long, curved bill stood out against the muted greens and browns of the cactus. #Albuquerque
September 21, 2026 at 7:42 PM
My 09/21/26 postcard is a Curve-billed Thrasher I found among the cholla growing along a wall on Marble Avenue near UNM. Its brilliant orange eye and long, curved bill stood out against the muted greens and browns of the cactus. #Albuquerque
My 09/20/26 postcard is a Red Hesperaloe seedpod found in the landscaping at the Albuquerque BioPark, opening to reveal its dark seeds, creating a study of color, texture, and natural form.
September 20, 2026 at 8:41 PM
My 09/20/26 postcard is a Red Hesperaloe seedpod found in the landscaping at the Albuquerque BioPark, opening to reveal its dark seeds, creating a study of color, texture, and natural form.
My 09/19/26 postcard features a solitary man walking among the trees at the Gutierrez-Hubbell House Museum in Albuquerque, passing through afternoon light and deep bands of shadow. I processed the photograph in a painterly style to deepen the mood and strengthen its narrative.
September 20, 2026 at 12:53 AM
My 09/19/26 postcard features a solitary man walking among the trees at the Gutierrez-Hubbell House Museum in Albuquerque, passing through afternoon light and deep bands of shadow. I processed the photograph in a painterly style to deepen the mood and strengthen its narrative.
My 09/18/26 postcard features a curve-billed thrasher that paused on a sun-warmed wall along Southern Avenue in Albuquerque. I processed the photograph as a watercolor.
September 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My 09/18/26 postcard features a curve-billed thrasher that paused on a sun-warmed wall along Southern Avenue in Albuquerque. I processed the photograph as a watercolor.
My 09/17/26 postcard is a roadrunner pausing atop a weathered flowerpot in a yard on Palomas Drive in Albuquerque, its raised crest and watchful eye capturing the alert personality of this familiar urban visitor.
September 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
My 09/17/26 postcard is a roadrunner pausing atop a weathered flowerpot in a yard on Palomas Drive in Albuquerque, its raised crest and watchful eye capturing the alert personality of this familiar urban visitor.
My 09/16/26 postcard shows kids and adults dancing in a swirling sea of foam at the New Mexico State Fair; for fun, they created a playful snowstorm amid the food stands.
September 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM
My 09/16/26 postcard shows kids and adults dancing in a swirling sea of foam at the New Mexico State Fair; for fun, they created a playful snowstorm amid the food stands.
My 09/15/26 postcard features a black cat on Southern Avenue that stared me down as I approached. When I noticed the “Beware the Dog” sign above it, I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures.
September 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM
My 09/15/26 postcard features a black cat on Southern Avenue that stared me down as I approached. When I noticed the “Beware the Dog” sign above it, I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures.
My 09/14/26 postcard features a large, weathered sunflower that curled inward as the season changed, revealing an unexpected beauty. I found it in the center median of Carlisle near Burton Park. #Albuquerque
September 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
My 09/14/26 postcard features a large, weathered sunflower that curled inward as the season changed, revealing an unexpected beauty. I found it in the center median of Carlisle near Burton Park. #Albuquerque
My 09/13/26 postcard is a bumblebee gathering pollen from the dark center of a sunflower I found along Southern Avenue. With days still in the 90s, blooming sunflowers are still a common sight on my walks.
September 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
My 09/13/26 postcard is a bumblebee gathering pollen from the dark center of a sunflower I found along Southern Avenue. With days still in the 90s, blooming sunflowers are still a common sight on my walks.
My photograph for 09/12/26 features a jester entertaining the crowd at the Santa Fe Renaissance Fair. His expressive glance and theatrical costume suggest that amusement is about to follow. We have attended the fair for years. Although we don’t dress in costume ourselves, we enjoy the people who do.
September 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
My photograph for 09/12/26 features a jester entertaining the crowd at the Santa Fe Renaissance Fair. His expressive glance and theatrical costume suggest that amusement is about to follow. We have attended the fair for years. Although we don’t dress in costume ourselves, we enjoy the people who do.
My 09/11/26 postcard showcases a pollen-laden bee approaching a sunflower, suspended for a moment above the disk. I found it working in a flower-filled yard along Summer Avenue.
September 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM
My 09/11/26 postcard showcases a pollen-laden bee approaching a sunflower, suspended for a moment above the disk. I found it working in a flower-filled yard along Summer Avenue.
My 09/10/26 postcard is a honeybee clinging to a cluster of fading blooms, gathering what remains as the season quietly changes. #Albuquerque
September 10, 2026 at 7:07 PM
My 09/10/26 postcard is a honeybee clinging to a cluster of fading blooms, gathering what remains as the season quietly changes. #Albuquerque
My 09/09/26 postcard features a small ant exploring a sunflower along Southern Avenue in Albuquerque.
September 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
My 09/09/26 postcard features a small ant exploring a sunflower along Southern Avenue in Albuquerque.