Or, get closer to the subject without the camera and lens!
Nice shots, she has gorgeous eyes! It's been a long time since I was in Albuquerque and I had no idea they get that much snow there. I don't know why I'm surprised, I was stationed in El Paso for 3 years so I'm familiar with the Chihuahuan Desert. I believe it was summer when I was in Albuquerque last, but I have been through 4 Corners and Raton Pass in early Fall, temperatures still pretty mild, but cold in the mornings. I bet that was a fun trip, I love that part of the world!